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 2676486 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2677877 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2676361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7351 time: 2019-06-05 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8933d0dc2619c4e3e4537dc175e859fe7d674fb98ddbe6b19c909b74a13c1a78Block Operator
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