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 2674268 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675659 epoch_slot_no: 18859 block_no: 2674143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-05 06:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f32ee1c3662fb087bd77ee4b31b6c6bce23b72c238226d48c1f781a866b758dBlock Operator
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