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 2675226 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2676617 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2675101 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9866 time: 2019-06-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba545e5f844e37ce04411ac66dcfb67429bb77d67eb83c8e3d30b697103a23d6Block Operator
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