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 2674986 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676377 epoch_slot_no: 19577 block_no: 2674861 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-06-05 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95f92b5004c3325dec117543f87f935999d0013353f7753112542a714f88b516Block Operator
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