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 2675319 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2676710 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 2675194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2705 time: 2019-06-05 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7345398a391a18259687564a4767e34152afe1b1747f72117d56929a2c228ce8Block Operator
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