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 2671358 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672749 epoch_slot_no: 15949 block_no: 2671233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2695 time: 2019-06-04 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e6c242e7a131e92f5dc05045a587ce261bcb04549c9c304d6aae7a44504069fBlock Operator
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