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 2676118 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2677509 epoch_slot_no: 20709 block_no: 2675993 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3378 time: 2019-06-05 16:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca08aacad88b03eb22a86ef0f28e3cbc0c81183d0ca61f32aa19bc59851deb6Block Operator
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