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 2674749 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2676140 epoch_slot_no: 19340 block_no: 2674624 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-05 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x312adc0b01230bc9b027a4ba39f327b82e0b6f5c5b28c6c315c458a7eaec9dc2Block Operator
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