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 2673699 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675090 epoch_slot_no: 18290 block_no: 2673574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2586 time: 2019-06-05 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa60a6f0037cf5b84da86a3626061f598e7ea73cac4f2bb42f5dab62e5760e9d8Block Operator
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