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 2672732 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674123 epoch_slot_no: 17323 block_no: 2672607 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2549 time: 2019-06-04 21:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4f6c77cb17365f27c2cf3c1f7a6ea9e141b8b4b160956b0f6d16d02392ba8f1Block Operator
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