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 2671656 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2673047 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 2671531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6016 time: 2019-06-04 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9627a3c62a304809e45c07f1ed69bc7aff80d18694f386a5e3ca1cbb87de6e3bBlock Operator
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