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 2675560 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2676951 epoch_slot_no: 20151 block_no: 2675435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2356 time: 2019-06-05 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa78521f23fd0084fdf35c5fd2a7dd6f99dfc3fcaa17fba0bfe7c2349bacf7e4Block Operator
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