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 2674396 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675787 epoch_slot_no: 18987 block_no: 2674271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9890 time: 2019-06-05 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6cabcd70d001af376bf15c97c2eb27ebc1f76f9deaaa1e1e065231f2f781784Block Operator
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