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 2679223 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2680617 epoch_slot_no: 2217 block_no: 2679097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8361 time: 2019-06-06 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f4b960ea7d0382a11717203c1704ecc37d48e65d9e67f2c6975cc29e714b7d2Block Operator
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