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 2667666 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2669057 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2667541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7266 time: 2019-06-03 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x566b74bdcd87bcc3f8ca7c0aab4a57087b5914578272c7eac3c85f21b6850c83Block Operator
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