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 2668340 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669731 epoch_slot_no: 12931 block_no: 2668215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2089 time: 2019-06-03 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83cc37f350e7614c4434f8fe27f3d66e4cb16f1b07d239fec9215feedb28b246Block Operator
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