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 2673204 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674595 epoch_slot_no: 17795 block_no: 2673079 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-06-05 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d70bcd2ece7af4fbd8b86f14809696769e73fb69cb2f16915345bba9488fc50Block Operator
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