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 2670482 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2671873 epoch_slot_no: 15073 block_no: 2670357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2017 time: 2019-06-04 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b1fc6c4efe5ad4b56b8178371076ab9cef23ffc094d400b30f5cd01c63a1bc9Block Operator
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