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 2679979 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2681373 epoch_slot_no: 2973 block_no: 2679853 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-06 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5be3e89b790c25f1605e7c01c212bbbb93fba0a6bd55aa278a506557b89af5eBlock Operator
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