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 2665040 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2666430 epoch_slot_no: 9630 block_no: 2664915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3530 time: 2019-06-03 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe624deb1037ab821bf8162a92204d85db7faf30095e49fb5358ee24e0401d02cBlock Operator
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