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 2668175 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669566 epoch_slot_no: 12766 block_no: 2668050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1736 time: 2019-06-03 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa99b78745296d28862998023b4b6a922902ee9912d26e576af080538924d9fbBlock Operator
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