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 2674561 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675952 epoch_slot_no: 19152 block_no: 2674436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2435 time: 2019-06-05 08:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d7441a5893da80a98d034e7cce8db0e2b00af05d1ed0f0fbf466d4c8309fc40Block Operator
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