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 2675361 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676752 epoch_slot_no: 19952 block_no: 2675236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3307 time: 2019-06-05 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4711d53c8d42326f40b71f5d9324016dbe69ed89cb65db9e54362894beca64eeBlock Operator
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