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 2666467 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667857 epoch_slot_no: 11057 block_no: 2666342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3132 time: 2019-06-03 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcbaf597f13c0769ad069aea1cb2ba1106925a7922c767f3e7f8ccb0daa25fd4Block Operator
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