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 2674642 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676033 epoch_slot_no: 19233 block_no: 2674517 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2019-06-05 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x976ee4a9d65b7683609285a41fd16f1a36a53f262315439540c7de8930013408Block Operator
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