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 2675484 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2676875 epoch_slot_no: 20075 block_no: 2675359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4803 time: 2019-06-05 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03128540909e5981619492082dcea6733da5cdda09e4536768827189e124b96fBlock Operator
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