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 2664817 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2666207 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2664692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4100 time: 2019-06-03 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2018825b6680df4367df34e644f0adea7a7f907a9bc6634998dab0009143baa6Block Operator
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