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 2668335 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2669726 epoch_slot_no: 12926 block_no: 2668210 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3623 time: 2019-06-03 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22525238e9bf073a2364e525b0fc00bdb034c1aac7fca378f5e1a04b0ad10ff1Block Operator
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