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 2674593 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675984 epoch_slot_no: 19184 block_no: 2674468 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-06-05 08:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b5ab346d09dfdcc2fbb1bc548688f1cee0a075131332e65a9deeaa7b457756eBlock Operator
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