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 2673966 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2675357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 2673841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4737 time: 2019-06-05 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6f868f70ae04fbeb389bad5610b8f0a3f77c6c01c7929bacf6f0aae613ff0a6Block Operator
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