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 2666068 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2667458 epoch_slot_no: 10658 block_no: 2665943 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4347 time: 2019-06-03 08:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa14834c443feb456830ba6322f16f79cbf8512395613c58c16e39cbfb9b71853Block Operator
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