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 2674685 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2676076 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 2674560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1982 time: 2019-06-05 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bb624166db94ba610df0c4b3dab16755275fbf8ae378c71335f23d5a1e24939Block Operator
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