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 2671394 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672785 epoch_slot_no: 15985 block_no: 2671269 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-04 14:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf187ccb2b1cbb0bdadbe726896cf75a7510cbfda58cdacae1fa9a7f3adaca6a4Block Operator
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