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 2678780 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680174 epoch_slot_no: 1774 block_no: 2678654 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-06 07:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aee48443f7ed2e41e47d0e482b1c4c37adc0285679bacc7b5e11d1c018a2054Block Operator
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