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 2676962 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2678353 epoch_slot_no: 21553 block_no: 2676837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2676 time: 2019-06-05 21:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e4a3f23689662d8abef14c95d54adbc5fa791f37d6df0fd296c608ec8f743ffBlock Operator
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