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 2674506 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2675897 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 2674381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8394 time: 2019-06-05 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83334bc8e5039633e10691f09e3ea74866de91fe14336688a54a096322b1d6a5Block Operator
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