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 2670452 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2671843 epoch_slot_no: 15043 block_no: 2670327 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c5f6fc24c3ce1d0a6f97a2bfbb01b9da566686db318fa11ed046bc8789dcd2Block Operator
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