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 2673100 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674491 epoch_slot_no: 17691 block_no: 2672975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-06-05 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03d018d0e3f70df5bfc945e14d6cd3cf2a714a0a38b789efee43176e54d94f26Block Operator
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