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 2668132 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669523 epoch_slot_no: 12723 block_no: 2668007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-06-03 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad408f3fdbb5708e39098839d6cdeef784f0116963b63c94e9265d396cb47d99Block Operator
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