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 2672898 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674289 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 2672773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1703 time: 2019-06-04 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74e28792fb38c6de11c6423ac7f81e720ead49f13ced8365a8c8a765cdc8481dBlock Operator
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