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 2679722 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2681116 epoch_slot_no: 2716 block_no: 2679596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2320 time: 2019-06-06 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabf8365c62668ab3b082f8f3fe1c8c13431678d9c3a70e27314ff4f804a74a86Block Operator
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