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 2668745 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2670136 epoch_slot_no: 13336 block_no: 2668620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1652 time: 2019-06-03 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x383e9ffbec649a012b72f9605743b59140dd41b36e6c215aa5f762a1ae77baedBlock Operator
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