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 2672500 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673891 epoch_slot_no: 17091 block_no: 2672375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1681 time: 2019-06-04 20:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3873be7d7c9f106238666a6ef3458f76501c92cdfc60b1937198a61a03dbdc2cBlock Operator
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