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 2679958 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2681352 epoch_slot_no: 2952 block_no: 2679832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2019-06-06 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7594805db41a4317a3a8b55709b068b63600d52ed173dd7be256823e87fa59cBlock Operator
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