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 2679523 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680917 epoch_slot_no: 2517 block_no: 2679397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-06 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98ab8a1aa550c4ca1331e6ab734834b31f003531fa650d616e90987346b13e48Block Operator
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