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 2679575 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2680969 epoch_slot_no: 2569 block_no: 2679449 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-06-06 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aef2a3fc89e4ef0cffe130594ff4470770363cf051e41f04736b3ba71dd0a0fBlock Operator
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