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 2675756 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2677147 epoch_slot_no: 20347 block_no: 2675631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2830 time: 2019-06-05 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8b145e01a1bc479a4ef0865e1e65afc3645ae5a8669afcd827635388a24d08bBlock Operator
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