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 2673362 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2674753 epoch_slot_no: 17953 block_no: 2673237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2794 time: 2019-06-05 01:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59ea196b262e7cf54488ab5b785f5b977ca5e3c0ee06e1e8b414945185d4d642Block Operator
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