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 2664568 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665958 epoch_slot_no: 9158 block_no: 2664443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1531 time: 2019-06-03 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11be46ace405c3f56d7d867f0c1ec6a91a8dcd84f111bac0d8a7893368bab9ceBlock Operator
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