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 2665161 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2666551 epoch_slot_no: 9751 block_no: 2665036 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3190 time: 2019-06-03 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccf6c8c5d3b19671364068c3701f15d0c2b6722d59c974bed0eb6da438f2985bBlock Operator
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