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 2678648 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680042 epoch_slot_no: 1642 block_no: 2678522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2375 time: 2019-06-06 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae64628ea26f79d27453c9e44afd775d0873e29431856a3f4024810fd7942f54Block Operator
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