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 2668912 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670303 epoch_slot_no: 13503 block_no: 2668787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3076 time: 2019-06-04 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5ac17c70ae82d81cbdd15b6c477cbd06ed4c5bf5eea3d4c4027482dfed114abBlock Operator
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