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 2679003 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2680397 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2678877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3908 time: 2019-06-06 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68c2ddd0647a8dcb74bc7c420a96c75df2c39cc40d3ee6f0015c3cae03ae3c30Block Operator
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