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 2676336 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2677727 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 2676211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2296 time: 2019-06-05 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4e4b4c094e48b6892b7834a03a677dd4fd8957d7b42f5c3083b32b713380315Block Operator
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