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 2668289 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669680 epoch_slot_no: 12880 block_no: 2668164 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-06-03 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x849994ad20b170deb15a40274d3f495adadb33bf7f5bee1d18bda44d5dfbcc13Block Operator
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