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 2669012 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2670403 epoch_slot_no: 13603 block_no: 2668887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-06-04 01:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3765cedb47c78855e99a6677db184886f0064d2f8cd0c94d2dd9bdc5ac1be5edBlock Operator
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