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 2667648 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2669039 epoch_slot_no: 12239 block_no: 2667523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2208 time: 2019-06-03 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83c0d7e1ae7cf7ceabd6d335f5590528462614d1c769f54de04cb281bac1380aBlock Operator
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