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 2664435 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665825 epoch_slot_no: 9025 block_no: 2664310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2019 time: 2019-06-02 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00a43a3ef7ba94806d31184ea4f75777ccf01d79d7e58331a33fbadb35a4830cBlock Operator
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