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 2670528 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2671919 epoch_slot_no: 15119 block_no: 2670403 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4688 time: 2019-06-04 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99eb225ea9bc401bd347086d89469815ede587d80348ea96d379c4ef99cc4e7dBlock Operator
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