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 2674614 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676005 epoch_slot_no: 19205 block_no: 2674489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7717 time: 2019-06-05 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f4884362beba010f8c1e6259437d9aeec66494e5552dc6f7362ff809330eebBlock Operator
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