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 2675946 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2677337 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2675821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7795 time: 2019-06-05 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x822dde327446a15851d3bf7a1207326e69cff9f768bae5d157d259a17e86b30bBlock Operator
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