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 2666528 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667918 epoch_slot_no: 11118 block_no: 2666403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4332 time: 2019-06-03 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b5020e4a8747963855eae6367079f19c1e7c991c41ddf5721494f32cd8fce56Block Operator
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