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 2680083 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2681477 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 2679957 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8168 time: 2019-06-06 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01c348b9847445b314e43787c18406e6e7388417d0ba8c9b3c0fa9001cec61adBlock Operator
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