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 2679224 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680618 epoch_slot_no: 2218 block_no: 2679098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96e46d74f2762920f6ab7ef7674aea5a76eeaceda4519bfcfd25cdf3972d3cbcBlock Operator
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