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 2679252 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680646 epoch_slot_no: 2246 block_no: 2679126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 10:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a37b29fe8c861501ab50c8ad75d40d90503dcf55c346f215d20beeb15e02a08Block Operator
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