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 2665640 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667030 epoch_slot_no: 10230 block_no: 2665515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4170 time: 2019-06-03 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27cdeb625cc286be3583c7afc3b91039fe92825cf7db5acc9a448a2e80936331Block Operator
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