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 2676073 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2677464 epoch_slot_no: 20664 block_no: 2675948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2655 time: 2019-06-05 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ea3a22975ab6af2ae8415ab6c6ef8ff9462860a21d57fc2eeec7579d20080bBlock Operator
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