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 2676668 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2678059 epoch_slot_no: 21259 block_no: 2676543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2611 time: 2019-06-05 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x695fb80edf94a2497cc77f642918e4b913c7a7eacbebb4d54ac89ffda5aebf79Block Operator
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