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 2678869 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680263 epoch_slot_no: 1863 block_no: 2678743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2019-06-06 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd63b1cb8a88fbbbfb66271fb8002c2d7d714fee1aac11f94675a6e0c509dc257Block Operator
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