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 2671772 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673163 epoch_slot_no: 16363 block_no: 2671647 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2019-06-04 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf589835782b1dac121c73554cdc39022d16c267ac1ed33107d61b3ee3a7fe505Block Operator
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