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 2664606 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2665996 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 2664481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2291 time: 2019-06-03 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95ade92ac01b889518ed79f4a028c72c795bdbb07383826a6606e20e88c82068Block Operator
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