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 2678674 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680068 epoch_slot_no: 1668 block_no: 2678548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-06 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc40301b96c0c064acd915d50585607fad075a34c82abfee130278c8c788cbed8Block Operator
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