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 2670952 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2672343 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 2670827 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2596 time: 2019-06-04 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa69ac43ec941f1675bdc16b84eec829761ae6dcb716c14fec0030797ce810119Block Operator
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