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 2666239 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667629 epoch_slot_no: 10829 block_no: 2666114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2107 time: 2019-06-03 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa38c1961fb3856e22648a2978e2aa761d004a8f56491c4b529b42b3e1c15a852Block Operator
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