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 2675348 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676739 epoch_slot_no: 19939 block_no: 2675223 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-06-05 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8a633ad7d7d81d1914a4940230e2f4b4bc821f7a83212615c93cb9aaa6018bdBlock Operator
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