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 2672755 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674146 epoch_slot_no: 17346 block_no: 2672630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 944 time: 2019-06-04 22:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba21b69902ceeed1ae3a68c4323e2a983e3ca8811a20047a6ed555cdfc11172Block Operator
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