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 2668521 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669912 epoch_slot_no: 13112 block_no: 2668396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3191 time: 2019-06-03 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf61c2c9f5536fa1acc563f0e73a0c4a23b63eb95fe52b7fe66ea132eb43feab7Block Operator
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