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 2674146 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2675537 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2674021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3014 time: 2019-06-05 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88a8f251b395d179773081ca45dd4857b0b064c85331d5afb0bae4cea5651314Block Operator
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