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 2668988 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2670379 epoch_slot_no: 13579 block_no: 2668863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3602 time: 2019-06-04 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69b97fde9f82cf8749d0a6a948a69f056b41ec66747b019eab23e2783f5c19f1Block Operator
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