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 2674130 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2675521 epoch_slot_no: 18721 block_no: 2674005 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-05 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61d56a9cd2f38cef8d3e54e889f06f365b3a519258ee5e7281dcf623b7d5546dBlock Operator
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