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 2664451 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2665841 epoch_slot_no: 9041 block_no: 2664326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3296 time: 2019-06-02 23:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3b0cf5c0fe59a29312446ba219cde91cb11a85d8387498faa7a18e64433f7a0Block Operator
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