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 2671283 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672674 epoch_slot_no: 15874 block_no: 2671158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2019-06-04 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92978437702ae54f8b24adc1e526cc7c80e8dbafa9d1b7123362b0171d35d39eBlock Operator
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