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 2665435 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2666825 epoch_slot_no: 10025 block_no: 2665310 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1929 time: 2019-06-03 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79c3b13712d85aa3158fb602db9c12cca67fc88cbac27d89011559e4dceb0064Block Operator
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