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 2668039 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669430 epoch_slot_no: 12630 block_no: 2667914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2969 time: 2019-06-03 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b01c4e51324e264ed2a0cfb84565cab82de2332dbcde63c87c7e76ad671e61eBlock Operator
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