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 2674123 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675514 epoch_slot_no: 18714 block_no: 2673998 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7677 time: 2019-06-05 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe21fc95fddb0a2437154296ac40335fb3af67a5aa584d4261e2ab62d8c44d4d3Block Operator
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