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 2674077 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2675468 epoch_slot_no: 18668 block_no: 2673952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-05 05:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41f64c095a97eead17f770fc2529d791f983ea0c77df6e66b1762017e3436d5cBlock Operator
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