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 2679043 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680437 epoch_slot_no: 2037 block_no: 2678917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2072 time: 2019-06-06 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a15f9c8cde191eecbc326987c9805595d63328bee908f51a5992ae4542984abBlock Operator
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