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 2679244 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2680638 epoch_slot_no: 2238 block_no: 2679118 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3196 time: 2019-06-06 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x131fae914e2da5000a29ed8eeaf4255e1f2ea4fc4f27410db2b7085f34a3a167Block Operator
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