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 2674039 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2675430 epoch_slot_no: 18630 block_no: 2673914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1754 time: 2019-06-05 05:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67a4cb8ff93f6167d73995ae46ed4407e63a3a610466fe3adc002c06424082c7Block Operator
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