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 2673759 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675150 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 2673634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-05 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9af5969b322dff71a2cbf57a54130d9578efab29fbf948fc0341e54b8ebb2f5Block Operator
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