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 2668024 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669415 epoch_slot_no: 12615 block_no: 2667899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2011 time: 2019-06-03 19:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa75dea2ffa84135ecf549feb6f22630cc68027b3b3ecc11ef1b2bf913684b68Block Operator
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