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 2666163 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667553 epoch_slot_no: 10753 block_no: 2666038 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1921 time: 2019-06-03 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a0ec52309450d274f66b4d6e2769d4c6d4ad6c073da532b428b043a54e30501Block Operator
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