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 2671583 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2672974 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 2671458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2691 time: 2019-06-04 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ce20f7b03d67e3d274814e60da9aa184e7f38d61a73f8fb6a6e745f7fb4f57dBlock Operator
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