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 2679102 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680496 epoch_slot_no: 2096 block_no: 2678976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d4bbaa61384b315e6578414b6e941b95d73f3f99c1d3c229bb2f26db6350a5Block Operator
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