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 2676691 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678082 epoch_slot_no: 21282 block_no: 2676566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2019-06-05 19:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x333b8037056bef7a8c2c93c4c1a9a79604c953761c51b5ae859715231e7c2bdcBlock Operator
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