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 2675766 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2677157 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2675641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7899 time: 2019-06-05 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73d0c9956bc0912dcc38307b3e7f868754d568c8e44cdc18698c149a7bbf658bBlock Operator
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