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 2679692 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2681086 epoch_slot_no: 2686 block_no: 2679566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3661 time: 2019-06-06 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x640a9ca973b9b224415b012301f17de6703c5aa7317dd6b738389e03404653a2Block Operator
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