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 2680114 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2681508 epoch_slot_no: 3108 block_no: 2679988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2552 time: 2019-06-06 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe26ec2f9f4da70e58bee47c43de0762dd09314363bf0aec6c0675676cd4c4931Block Operator
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