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 2674064 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2675455 epoch_slot_no: 18655 block_no: 2673939 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-06-05 05:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c5c21580b8d5faf0c967e5b2df57dd372c126542a8a9c02eec43ed5cbce3824Block Operator
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