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 2665249 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2666639 epoch_slot_no: 9839 block_no: 2665124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2705 time: 2019-06-03 04:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9cf6065ae6ea0e893b31565e21f981258a8f6a5ae4b5e3bc2e863aeaf62582bBlock Operator
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