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 2680177 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2681571 epoch_slot_no: 3171 block_no: 2680051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-06 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe3ac94b4cbe78bb771d2d003203540b3f66e5a1a96fd5f9cbefddfa0b9849dBlock Operator
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