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 2668927 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670318 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 2668802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2732 time: 2019-06-04 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb79193900bd9b7444c5d65236d77cd59d92341bcd8361f1fb4b564217d9e865dBlock Operator
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