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 2666179 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667569 epoch_slot_no: 10769 block_no: 2666054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-06-03 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10d732c69d764c80d30834dcac6db79e503faa10e4baf568b16d83ac52245171Block Operator
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