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 2668265 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2669656 epoch_slot_no: 12856 block_no: 2668140 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2019-06-03 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x848219900d8ed9f3a9598dc76ee45c4f13ee08c702d0fbc1eba56c7e06a1ebbfBlock Operator
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