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 2666088 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667478 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 2665963 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2020 time: 2019-06-03 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2add08b391fcd6bd0978a4cc3c28bd166bbd5472cd5bbc4eb10350e260c6b464Block Operator
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