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 2670159 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2671550 epoch_slot_no: 14750 block_no: 2670034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2019-06-04 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x320f078400805e6f44a6c762817c57e365e952199526f0b8ea24a910c72de74dBlock Operator
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