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 2666159 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667549 epoch_slot_no: 10749 block_no: 2666034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9430 time: 2019-06-03 09:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6c348f43e439dde3dd948e66ad31bee7213c9a7d6acf74eda88cf705bc72008Block Operator
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