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 2674326 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2675717 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2674201 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5515 time: 2019-06-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6011c1a240dc662adde8528a6d9e9fe714f12dc2efe6641d7bcc6a1605ed911Block Operator
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