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 2671346 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672737 epoch_slot_no: 15937 block_no: 2671221 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-06-04 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6901708d97f0a594adb26975e23b0a1faeadfa8d67546ee9785f130a0259349Block Operator
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