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 2678642 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680036 epoch_slot_no: 1636 block_no: 2678516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2113 time: 2019-06-06 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a2bfad8e99a4a126adb861fa88f8744285520d80f20b04d9ddb48ffa3cffb3aBlock Operator
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