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 2667871 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669262 epoch_slot_no: 12462 block_no: 2667746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2115 time: 2019-06-03 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8db04cdbd1f8c67c650f36476c1646d06c9931f6217f3245c838a58e6d05f67Block Operator
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