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 2666776 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2668166 epoch_slot_no: 11366 block_no: 2666651 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1658 time: 2019-06-03 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32e18d0099ccb780982c90e760286ff5a1ae575e8962edc983c8020b858929a1Block Operator
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