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 2669423 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2670814 epoch_slot_no: 14014 block_no: 2669298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-06-04 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x909814c9e9de4b9e0ca2c43d37b1cbbc851978c97a78c02dd99e48ef49291340Block Operator
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