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 2670196 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2671587 epoch_slot_no: 14787 block_no: 2670071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4821 time: 2019-06-04 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe6b598265e25e675aff6585ccca1969134ad5a54e2aa0c456a1f966033da75cBlock Operator
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