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 2666113 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667503 epoch_slot_no: 10703 block_no: 2665988 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2056 time: 2019-06-03 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b8cd717c263825743966908e409f2a4b333a6eaad7e77ee8b71b5402e338fa5Block Operator
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