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 2676865 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678256 epoch_slot_no: 21456 block_no: 2676740 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-06-05 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7a4d6f952b40d682d6d325c0d857e36ae10fdee8bbe77d3aa77bc7da72911c2Block Operator
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