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 2666051 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667441 epoch_slot_no: 10641 block_no: 2665926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2292 time: 2019-06-03 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44239604d390740a04860ef8a77a7689a43098a2bc7493dc450773a2ef9f9deaBlock Operator
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