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 2667332 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2668723 epoch_slot_no: 11923 block_no: 2667207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-03 15:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2927b29751a8f48337f530339a7c420915775566824e50cef60e0175f2f72deBlock Operator
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