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 2673890 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675281 epoch_slot_no: 18481 block_no: 2673765 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2019-06-05 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22a5ea03470f339a538840027cdd853c3aa2fc5c4829ac54c281ec43c30f5e66Block Operator
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