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 2674397 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675788 epoch_slot_no: 18988 block_no: 2674272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9499 time: 2019-06-05 07:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7be2f5ac5d1ecba3dfaf0d848dfae41e0f5931639273c76e2a8faefa1c06ace4Block Operator
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