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 2672759 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2674150 epoch_slot_no: 17350 block_no: 2672634 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1716 time: 2019-06-04 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17f2f321a7318e9742c7ac8fa4f13426ee3a193d5db330010332c1c20584860aBlock Operator
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