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 2665113 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2666503 epoch_slot_no: 9703 block_no: 2664988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3079 time: 2019-06-03 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd366eb3a32a18e16f04e863751461b3fe631ee64d704e76d95cc0e6659cf47e7Block Operator
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