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 2676917 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2678308 epoch_slot_no: 21508 block_no: 2676792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2734 time: 2019-06-05 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6551eb8b6732b00b37b5422cce12de5dd59269b6bd0f27f9a1d8a5f7831763f7Block Operator
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