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 2674605 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2675996 epoch_slot_no: 19196 block_no: 2674480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3058 time: 2019-06-05 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a9825faa8ab9a0c3e967a49e0f31c3619fd35fc14090bd7ade83ce91769142fBlock Operator
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