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 2672706 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2674097 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 2672581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6446 time: 2019-06-04 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c8000152008adb6cc8cf3f53575b7c450ccd9dbf4d13bd15122db5fa16bbb77Block Operator
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