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 2672042 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673433 epoch_slot_no: 16633 block_no: 2671917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3405 time: 2019-06-04 18:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bbc66f22801e8a381a70402267b05b4e95726c63d4145eed407d2ec878da4abBlock Operator
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