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 2671782 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673173 epoch_slot_no: 16373 block_no: 2671657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-04 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90a7dd64e70094dbb4c9c7885640d258b4e4b05e16ea46b86dfde0da4054ad2cBlock Operator
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