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 2679873 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2681267 epoch_slot_no: 2867 block_no: 2679747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2019-06-06 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea62d2754e5008aaf2529de78489e7e255de430666038bfcd9b51953bef4936Block Operator
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