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 2679661 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2681055 epoch_slot_no: 2655 block_no: 2679535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-06-06 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd369abb82e5065036dc3588fa136359e1b3a1df2c4b3aa53cf92374a37b5772eBlock Operator
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