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 2670995 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2672386 epoch_slot_no: 15586 block_no: 2670870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2924 time: 2019-06-04 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb36a5f30b2c498d0fb4f8463fc3dc29e4f3a52b2f54b1697d240fc7df86c18aBlock Operator
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