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 2674176 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2675567 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 2674051 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3323 time: 2019-06-05 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe305c556527edff58548644e0b39882be6dbbab12a7e015673bc71c67bfc1b6cBlock Operator
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