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 2679508 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680902 epoch_slot_no: 2502 block_no: 2679382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2019-06-06 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd37633fc6f77bf034920d5d3b9e44e9e41f5bd0f743265d948d0c750cc60802Block Operator
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