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 2679743 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2681137 epoch_slot_no: 2737 block_no: 2679617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2171 time: 2019-06-06 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa37a95eece73c22237d43a94f1b53e7abf7b5e5a1088f78c14b69c91d0aafdc1Block Operator
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