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 2664586 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665976 epoch_slot_no: 9176 block_no: 2664461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2743 time: 2019-06-03 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9307029e39f46e0321e366224e30bfd58580556bc51b8feb34c1ab921e1cc7a5Block Operator
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