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 2672398 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2673789 epoch_slot_no: 16989 block_no: 2672273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-04 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x888c45c74f612b8598fb41f3b96197713d765b5dbf7ce69701d8273d9eaa9b0dBlock Operator
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