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 2674877 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676268 epoch_slot_no: 19468 block_no: 2674752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1740 time: 2019-06-05 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3df11dafeb52ac9e185a6e180f3e0c2e68aa81675034ac242f4488aa5ccc7960Block Operator
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