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 2672958 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2674349 epoch_slot_no: 17549 block_no: 2672833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-06-04 23:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a8b9aeb4116991d9a93f75c919584ce631346db8ae51a812d988170bfdb8102Block Operator
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