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 2678704 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680098 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 2678578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3563 time: 2019-06-06 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x538afaf577193e1316a4a5cf17c56fcbac654e7d5ed1eb1fdc248153719fbe68Block Operator
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