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 2671074 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672465 epoch_slot_no: 15665 block_no: 2670949 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x039082e202f64e50d611f31da9b7ec99b9e69cca3f317912d0a70e8b4a97ae81Block Operator
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