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 2667684 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669075 epoch_slot_no: 12275 block_no: 2667559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-06-03 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4348ce1daaa58899760af9993492bedaf29f936dc346f860ec062ee77ecfd37eBlock Operator
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