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 2664037 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665427 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 2663912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2019-06-02 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b29cc0acac64ee4610573164e27b8d30705be38d951465a6b63f26e3fa4b040Block Operator
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