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 2671631 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673022 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 2671506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-06-04 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc8938c3874e7831417cc442058b1c076e5f8fc53621f2ec0a49d81ef1f6745Block Operator
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