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 2664887 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2666277 epoch_slot_no: 9477 block_no: 2664762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1732 time: 2019-06-03 02:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e07bdfbf6f329de0cbee87c879dcbba2fa71312abbdb452da01ee7ea396e7aBlock Operator
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