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 2670830 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672221 epoch_slot_no: 15421 block_no: 2670705 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-06-04 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87d353013ec8fe6a9561cd64546be660d69b32e8d4142604bbee4108fd87c0daBlock Operator
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