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 2673606 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2674997 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2673481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4456 time: 2019-06-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc1bc95868506e3948d15d967741fc66555b76d9e092c932ce7909d0d185b433Block Operator
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