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 2670262 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2671653 epoch_slot_no: 14853 block_no: 2670137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3120 time: 2019-06-04 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d6c64b7cb2980192b6bd3a6a5b80cf9ecb51138201af1a8f1e83581f3fe109dBlock Operator
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