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 2664009 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665399 epoch_slot_no: 8599 block_no: 2663884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2019-06-02 21:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b245b775518451cd9a3b8bb10d62ae48f48413e6f69a8662b08dc73ad841c7Block Operator
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