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 2673881 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675272 epoch_slot_no: 18472 block_no: 2673756 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1297 time: 2019-06-05 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1729f7edcb574bc94e61443831ecfae9c66bfce1c8c27d79401e4a50c05387f8Block Operator
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