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 2666346 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667736 epoch_slot_no: 10936 block_no: 2666221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7833 time: 2019-06-03 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935f109ded9e184dc38d27eee56c6e954df515c8f5c7df1aaa88f17ca6886856Block Operator
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