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 2678675 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680069 epoch_slot_no: 1669 block_no: 2678549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8770 time: 2019-06-06 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1183c9b9bdaf086b3b44c9c3a8e1cc25940c74f693d9ff95817343f133f2a313Block Operator
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