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 2678649 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680043 epoch_slot_no: 1643 block_no: 2678523 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdce0355fae5f267926e0607a6d62965f278a1ede5399528243c14f1922958edBlock Operator
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