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 2673109 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674500 epoch_slot_no: 17700 block_no: 2672984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2647 time: 2019-06-05 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ffd4399c9a28e3230a21a6abedc1ba018755f071d52477fc3ba1b652cc75e9Block Operator
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