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 2679601 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2680995 epoch_slot_no: 2595 block_no: 2679475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2290 time: 2019-06-06 12:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb74956766e06ec29c1167923f98def5910de11a28abc82035c9959eb71a78049Block Operator
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