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 2670973 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672364 epoch_slot_no: 15564 block_no: 2670848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-04 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf526b1e3c79b2fd63da09630581a35905b5d0e22a92872d26506b39c1d991950Block Operator
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