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 2667979 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669370 epoch_slot_no: 12570 block_no: 2667854 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5493 time: 2019-06-03 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x674f79d296484ce7eaa259e70a0767a077ed8207ca023a2b8ce19bc8901c79f8Block Operator
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