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 2674144 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675535 epoch_slot_no: 18735 block_no: 2674019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-05 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37944349224e7316ea9c85222ee749317435f17d5827eabb1dde2b450a82c18aBlock Operator
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