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 2674944 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2676335 epoch_slot_no: 19535 block_no: 2674819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2397 time: 2019-06-05 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x458dabf3264a61d21e9b31f14f4ad8d0ae3b9da8cb9cb347c36f1f3e7cf7f9e8Block Operator
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