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 2665275 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666665 epoch_slot_no: 9865 block_no: 2665150 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1321 time: 2019-06-03 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55e750732fed81b1c615cd95cdb21ab9a253c97050362bb5de439f130e7b7d4cBlock Operator
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