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 2666408 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667798 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 2666283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-03 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e0dad5961b3f3aebaac5e3a60446385f3ae51a7bea8531bbaef0265419a1090Block Operator
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