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 2680039 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2681433 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 2679913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4327 time: 2019-06-06 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeba9c27ae0cb9a2bcb7a427696ad9690c282cdbe6b3398e31b0b7a0cb0a051aBlock Operator
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