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 2668232 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669623 epoch_slot_no: 12823 block_no: 2668107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4287 time: 2019-06-03 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x988db2a9d65254617523d3f02c9bc4be8a35a298687c1f173178cb86afdd81b2Block Operator
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