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 2673309 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2674700 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 2673184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3706 time: 2019-06-05 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ba743b7b51b54fafc80f54594746974a1e50590b9e99570c949389e268ba5c4Block Operator
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