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 2665595 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2666985 epoch_slot_no: 10185 block_no: 2665470 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2057 time: 2019-06-03 06:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb29e947cbbe20b69f6224c9b09115a967399b89824bf6e2f55aedcc157e61eBlock Operator
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