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 2668220 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2669611 epoch_slot_no: 12811 block_no: 2668095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4937 time: 2019-06-03 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6912b4657926103ec2e486d8fe932a262d1293893e8dc89614e22f3e5ef9041cBlock Operator
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