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 2664571 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665961 epoch_slot_no: 9161 block_no: 2664446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1235 time: 2019-06-03 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c44657a0b3f04b03efc82914c4197ec89732ff9dadfe9b86018596077f6b519Block Operator
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