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 2668702 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2670093 epoch_slot_no: 13293 block_no: 2668577 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5535 time: 2019-06-03 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb777924d8e1a4a940ea0dd91d09cf0dce0f13b2eee1890e5be28051585e48177Block Operator
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