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 2673891 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675282 epoch_slot_no: 18482 block_no: 2673766 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2464 time: 2019-06-05 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef1bc363e683b6215b5de7bc23c24c4b7bd59628a9be99b4f91a5be90c8d780Block Operator
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