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 2666562 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2667952 epoch_slot_no: 11152 block_no: 2666437 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-06-03 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf979d1a549d09e94013a71edeed33319d2087d5a44bc743f9801b08995df92e1Block Operator
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