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 2665490 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2666880 epoch_slot_no: 10080 block_no: 2665365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2512 time: 2019-06-03 05:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fc12d3ae809599f4b19c69bf2e22b0311f174e7b48eb16fb803953ce6a0b1dcBlock Operator
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