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 2671809 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673200 epoch_slot_no: 16400 block_no: 2671684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-06-04 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b9f05508d68851e67c7c54519988b5ab0a29a0deca87a6463fb45b982e3d1cfBlock Operator
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