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 2670829 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672220 epoch_slot_no: 15420 block_no: 2670704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2050 time: 2019-06-04 11:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x713a7d2259bf0534d37227a8709ba63d8ca5c7470ff448e9455670ef35506fbeBlock Operator
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