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 2675176 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676567 epoch_slot_no: 19767 block_no: 2675051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-06-05 11:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b69e97f6abb263743700fda7b8d39790d854b0bf7c02b26c9a667ebea23097fBlock Operator
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