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 2665189 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666579 epoch_slot_no: 9779 block_no: 2665064 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-06-03 04:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b24cd573d1799ea16ae6764fb937c9b796ef7deb069579ef3b71d8c75f0ab3Block Operator
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