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 2665759 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667149 epoch_slot_no: 10349 block_no: 2665634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1892 time: 2019-06-03 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x335a8713aa3f6bdcb7b04b430a6614ff255bd2c69b1c64a0cb9ab6024f08ff8cBlock Operator
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