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 2664375 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665765 epoch_slot_no: 8965 block_no: 2664250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1880 time: 2019-06-02 23:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb11b4a38417848f0e6dfc7a40aee1e7098cbe9200ca13d17475a1613de0d0a0fBlock Operator
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