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 2665213 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2666603 epoch_slot_no: 9803 block_no: 2665088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1925 time: 2019-06-03 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5873ab67601707d72f45da250dcf8e6a9940afc11d72545b7891b77e13e4dcf2Block Operator
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