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 2664997 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2666387 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 2664872 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3019 time: 2019-06-03 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9f03c39c395d5887d814e2428d6f429ba38e915936d1dda363b443969b8ac23Block Operator
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