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 2668190 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669581 epoch_slot_no: 12781 block_no: 2668065 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1888 time: 2019-06-03 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3391945ec5af7afff2db6f5e453d0126dd947c5c04a720ead3b96669c901249aBlock Operator
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