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 2672343 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673734 epoch_slot_no: 16934 block_no: 2672218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2019-06-04 19:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27eba97e74bc0449db38200d84182590e9db822687f6e99a2b712c09f469385cBlock Operator
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