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 2670503 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2671894 epoch_slot_no: 15094 block_no: 2670378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2019-06-04 09:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b940d02cca069acae2f46deee592a587babbe8a99e8cdc538a422867bf9904aBlock Operator
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