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 2671882 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673273 epoch_slot_no: 16473 block_no: 2671757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-04 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8493ff97086463a2093f694728ef5946776e9dc2813af6fdf3d26debe47c775fBlock Operator
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