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 2672536 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2673927 epoch_slot_no: 17127 block_no: 2672411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1639 time: 2019-06-04 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67f4ccf091a141e9283b51ba868266d0359e29c8a29aad2ff734a4af77761fa3Block Operator
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