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 2672837 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674228 epoch_slot_no: 17428 block_no: 2672712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-04 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31daf06efe678960f8cb4c7e76136e801ff231091a800398a51210fbec8a8a13Block Operator
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