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 2673139 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2674530 epoch_slot_no: 17730 block_no: 2673014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1707 time: 2019-06-05 00:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70e1e14771d5b660d33f384bf295f5cd441607e7813f96558a9e255737a8f4ddBlock Operator
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