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 2666471 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667861 epoch_slot_no: 11061 block_no: 2666346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-03 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67c3cd129ecefd343716567ad6cb0f1ea12563b421f9c6a5ce6acb5502f36a66Block Operator
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