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 2676586 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2677977 epoch_slot_no: 21177 block_no: 2676461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2990 time: 2019-06-05 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dc146c3d29bf9a02eeeb00ff6c1bbcb73f454cc9328863054898896288238b8Block Operator
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