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 2672173 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673564 epoch_slot_no: 16764 block_no: 2672048 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aca5c4fae66eaf12524129d534ae313555d3016fb92f6b0d2db1041e07cfbbbBlock Operator
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