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 2679461 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680855 epoch_slot_no: 2455 block_no: 2679335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 11:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6414dd14d283cdecf10104a12cb1bdd8c0c71ae032c5ff25d00443ad3477dbbBlock Operator
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