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 2664496 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2665886 epoch_slot_no: 9086 block_no: 2664371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5240 time: 2019-06-03 00:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5096c9a10b91c638a788348639e66503ce793b48ac4bfa83daa37be16c0ce996Block Operator
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