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 2666083 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2667473 epoch_slot_no: 10673 block_no: 2665958 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14685 time: 2019-06-03 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe26536fa278eef9ee12d24d9c25d9f7ec0d20707f23c76f24084a0679e5f25d1Block Operator
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