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 2669329 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670720 epoch_slot_no: 13920 block_no: 2669204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5075525380021536e9146ca22486c2b643982ef411228b3067e0049c2c1fe7beBlock Operator
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