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 2670096 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2671487 epoch_slot_no: 14687 block_no: 2669971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2062 time: 2019-06-04 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86181480535ae902d6a8c32a3ab265a2e09926d6a4035c219dd7cc3e24e6c962Block Operator
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