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 2676932 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678323 epoch_slot_no: 21523 block_no: 2676807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2163 time: 2019-06-05 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd23a44698a8475dc00a84f2afaea9d01a35b54dc337936b35fec291016022d27Block Operator
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