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 2664247 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2665637 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2664122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6272 time: 2019-06-02 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41635351d499c82aea696741796c6334c4128eb43e58e79e7bc99fde427b7e7cBlock Operator
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