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 2665282 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2666672 epoch_slot_no: 9872 block_no: 2665157 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4768 time: 2019-06-03 04:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x829fcaca97800cb4caa18bab2cfd0899c50497faa91a46c8a9efe4772d2274a6Block Operator
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