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 2665782 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667172 epoch_slot_no: 10372 block_no: 2665657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2019-06-03 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a64f48795303aee3f5f20aeffda79f49be4dc7d7a76cc821b2ca9c980391fddBlock Operator
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