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 2678791 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680185 epoch_slot_no: 1785 block_no: 2678665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 07:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb79e6cdf4cfa2b7b81811404d0f5995265ad61b14c3ba8d51771aca760782b51Block Operator
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