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 2676197 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2677588 epoch_slot_no: 20788 block_no: 2676072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-05 17:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf26f249952799ac94734557786e3f24c6dc4ad4a9aeab43857f5a693f7317ffBlock Operator
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