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 2668996 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2670387 epoch_slot_no: 13587 block_no: 2668871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2026 time: 2019-06-04 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b44b8eef34215617fc0888072f7f5d417fc16f514efd70390dd87df55d3fbe7Block Operator
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