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 2666263 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667653 epoch_slot_no: 10853 block_no: 2666138 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-06-03 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1a22bbe0663829a8ae3c9fedd945f40f9a5e8754b7d5f632a6de2c6a0eeb67dBlock Operator
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