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 2670169 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2671560 epoch_slot_no: 14760 block_no: 2670044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-06-04 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x083e68c26e40ba067e013d636e05c0c3a87f56dbc0b0cf6b98361c9f7271db4cBlock Operator
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