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 2671448 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672839 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 2671323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2366 time: 2019-06-04 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x540fa4fbfd2504aac5b3aa49ef03a585457edc2a232c8694fc09b8508d2e5e93Block Operator
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