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 2674794 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676185 epoch_slot_no: 19385 block_no: 2674669 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2970 time: 2019-06-05 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cabaaa25da042aa5794eb5f308fcff45a3d9ddb3fc36ea08260810c355094dcBlock Operator
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