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 2669384 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670775 epoch_slot_no: 13975 block_no: 2669259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-04 03:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1ef42e5dd799abf6ff4a4356c7a9c885940ab8ccb5c638ff4df7ca6412e5dabBlock Operator
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