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 2674866 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2676257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2674741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6188 time: 2019-06-05 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ba2a52577e3e2d340229c1764d8b9771984f0a9f035a60b4477913033e95320Block Operator
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