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 2672268 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2673659 epoch_slot_no: 16859 block_no: 2672143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2506 time: 2019-06-04 19:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eeff9c2c1be1f232ae2fdbecf2d70950808ed7230cd283969996bcf4343b4fcBlock Operator
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