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 2672359 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673750 epoch_slot_no: 16950 block_no: 2672234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4107 time: 2019-06-04 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc368429646ab2b6b2197bbbd38db6a76e96c8d449a992856e8d1f1385fe4c569Block Operator
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