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 2672680 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674071 epoch_slot_no: 17271 block_no: 2672555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2019-06-04 21:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dadc5826fbd0127fb3f2a53a815da2d6334eb7c0ea16e6631fb48a909bc88a4Block Operator
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