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 2667859 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669250 epoch_slot_no: 12450 block_no: 2667734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2939 time: 2019-06-03 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8b9cb10c10af12bf9f44f1d22da3b312c3d3d74b1944a5bfab6b50de54529d3Block Operator
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