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 2674596 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2675987 epoch_slot_no: 19187 block_no: 2674471 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1749 time: 2019-06-05 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaef950f61fd5ffcc7eb33e986a15d08480b6623674f411cb04dc905e1bad2f88Block Operator
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