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 2670906 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2670781 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3166 time: 2019-06-04 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3c05d2ad80894b819f02251bc4b73efd1382336e1c78087d2eb6ac57466ee52Block Operator
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