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 2669244 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2670635 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 2669119 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11813 time: 2019-06-04 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8f242f627c767afc51c7588504c60340d2c64fb2284dacd1344f9d01bd44d06Block Operator
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