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 2678743 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680137 epoch_slot_no: 1737 block_no: 2678617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2da225b881e868727c697b619af13b19809ef6d14cd3717233364daf7627a681Block Operator
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