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 2668430 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669821 epoch_slot_no: 13021 block_no: 2668305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2019-06-03 22:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb5bfb25bfa5f2028553562bfbbe72985363a241eeb997e57ff73bbb0385f806Block Operator
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