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 2674680 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2676071 epoch_slot_no: 19271 block_no: 2674555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-05 08:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a848fe3080f6fa3efbf112be22d754707d2a7b03ac788a69a3a52f70929cfacBlock Operator
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