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 2671553 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672944 epoch_slot_no: 16144 block_no: 2671428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1841 time: 2019-06-04 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x630212f563b01f687f47402997fd508b529d9d496c1e9abf767ffc1dc6ddd71dBlock Operator
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