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 2666513 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667903 epoch_slot_no: 11103 block_no: 2666388 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3478 time: 2019-06-03 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5622fff4160c079320a0b4392d30ee11baea295b725bd30ee3ecb0f1a10d645Block Operator
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