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 2672406 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673797 epoch_slot_no: 16997 block_no: 2672281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2438 time: 2019-06-04 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b49c9f0f4e03d8e8c223f60b131bb0b5e7a2e60533ef8976c7699c0fb4a4b59Block Operator
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