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 2679883 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2681277 epoch_slot_no: 2877 block_no: 2679757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-06-06 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db016ee9852fc8e8bbfad52bdf1dc4652c2f8b45e33a8302dbc2692d7b79ba6Block Operator
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