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 2679389 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680783 epoch_slot_no: 2383 block_no: 2679263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-06 10:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c779ad0fac77f975ccbedc0e6925f8bb3117feb70e0ce355f7ce520eef3a5c6Block Operator
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