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 2665701 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667091 epoch_slot_no: 10291 block_no: 2665576 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3222 time: 2019-06-03 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71cf5618bad1c4ab135c7a8732c7060bc1a5c21312db920b4726c217b6c2c710Block Operator
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