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 2674988 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2676379 epoch_slot_no: 19579 block_no: 2674863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-05 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93aad3a1443612cbf35a0b847b6cb6469cd9f08fd7e25bb2e5068eb1ac726f7bBlock Operator
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