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 2674973 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676364 epoch_slot_no: 19564 block_no: 2674848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-05 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb418716661740d87ce8015eead088049d30d5f7ecb1af1d3d1529df0a90ac719Block Operator
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