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 2676571 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2677962 epoch_slot_no: 21162 block_no: 2676446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1896 time: 2019-06-05 19:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca573e7180accdaacf15e3783ca740f09f6af843d98e08fabba8d5ad25f5a8bBlock Operator
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