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 2671520 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2672911 epoch_slot_no: 16111 block_no: 2671395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7e3a6702668c0b8814c3abc3726b88e23a18c34521ab28fcd095a13c94fc422Block Operator
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