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 2671086 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2672477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2670961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8533 time: 2019-06-04 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9277c94a8ef72640dfc581bbe0d6426077b1d5a5f953d834d534752716b55976Block Operator
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