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 2668250 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669641 epoch_slot_no: 12841 block_no: 2668125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1658 time: 2019-06-03 21:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f6f3a7776f77b567d33f33abafd84eba2edc568a91e752a8fa88f7100d6c8d0Block Operator
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