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 2669393 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670784 epoch_slot_no: 13984 block_no: 2669268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-06-04 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0b283e439ac31937b210f2e0a8bbe89546cf30b23e5aba4e75a9c64e8fdd40aBlock Operator
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