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 2673971 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675362 epoch_slot_no: 18562 block_no: 2673846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8379 time: 2019-06-05 04:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb14ec92969f4cbbb89fcb5cc3a3d1a01f906d9605506acf9a8ca86482a4bbe7fBlock Operator
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