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 2673262 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2674653 epoch_slot_no: 17853 block_no: 2673137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-05 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bd21377d04c6eca2b13707bf100010bcc9287dca9ca60c9615e3f6534be5509Block Operator
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