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 2675168 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676559 epoch_slot_no: 19759 block_no: 2675043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2956 time: 2019-06-05 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x293c4ba9452749e203c1fa5a098e714d215f41723ec5547664895f5d970a1738Block Operator
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