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 2670784 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2672175 epoch_slot_no: 15375 block_no: 2670659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2333 time: 2019-06-04 11:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x638b8ffeca2e240c8eaafed2bc9cadccdc1e5994515b3dbd18ad4fae3113f38fBlock Operator
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