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 2671997 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2673388 epoch_slot_no: 16588 block_no: 2671872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 16538 time: 2019-06-04 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fdc30f6d926721061d2785b1ba019c435bb811d32d1b032c00fbeb2f095164eBlock Operator
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