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 2666501 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667891 epoch_slot_no: 11091 block_no: 2666376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1749 time: 2019-06-03 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc7e5e4efb06ecc6779138663f1c5cf34e18b00343eff6c88615ab8c15b05b79Block Operator
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