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 2665101 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666491 epoch_slot_no: 9691 block_no: 2664976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2019-06-03 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b5c96f85e9c761cc144a2c9f6f8ea0cbeca8b51a9f2175510de566d0b52191fBlock Operator
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