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 2672694 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674085 epoch_slot_no: 17285 block_no: 2672569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2019-06-04 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9db3b571304ebaae42ca0c3d09e3c86139ef3293fa7d1aeaf5bbf00414071ea3Block Operator
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