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 2670618 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672009 epoch_slot_no: 15209 block_no: 2670493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-04 10:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeefc64fbd25baf8c2db491f7c4c7f203f08356bb4631d514370e6f6d47efbc9aBlock Operator
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