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 2671415 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672806 epoch_slot_no: 16006 block_no: 2671290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-04 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64b63c2a1d954899f4b1533fbbdf90bb5e7e45709440d685147eadc0eac3d331Block Operator
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