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 2679903 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2681297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2679777 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9374 time: 2019-06-06 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa76f60b29a121b8d2c01353a01b93d31141425c7e4e5b50e22c86c55f81584Block Operator
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