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 2664285 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665675 epoch_slot_no: 8875 block_no: 2664160 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2356 time: 2019-06-02 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36f73baf3d3c99953820809bc478676a6886c485a6383b91b450ee2073a281c9Block Operator
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