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 2666053 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2667443 epoch_slot_no: 10643 block_no: 2665928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4901 time: 2019-06-03 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc7df81fb5274e2a5c6a1df0040c7d98b03ab3faf4c64617b0fe4beff6f0e2c4Block Operator
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