A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2678637 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680031 epoch_slot_no: 1631 block_no: 2678511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2019-06-06 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7368e7dc0af4de4567633e5852d22128f634f9b86bac2b849598847abbe190a4Block Operator
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