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 2665219 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2666609 epoch_slot_no: 9809 block_no: 2665094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3354 time: 2019-06-03 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c780a9a0c4d13b326c60c66f9b68f407abd91cc8e8b1595e6dde791eb1e89baBlock Operator
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