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 2675536 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2676927 epoch_slot_no: 20127 block_no: 2675411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-06-05 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa724d4be1d37c6bc76fd09dfaf40084f296afa2a74d152f6e0084ff099ecd24cBlock Operator
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