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 2667642 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669033 epoch_slot_no: 12233 block_no: 2667517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-06-03 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x297cb1ecb033ffd7883b172b3438b1a39bc5560ba8fe24bb15a9edac9e248d9bBlock Operator
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