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 2674204 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2675595 epoch_slot_no: 18795 block_no: 2674079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-05 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6226f9e86394a3607e21371bbcc6836fa2ec2af28df1b26abb5c456ac89e49deBlock Operator
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