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 2666437 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2667827 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 2666312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4468 time: 2019-06-03 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9faf4697486da0616b33ed1443ede84740d274f7f51953fd36a3fe7b0181d68bBlock Operator
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