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 2669537 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2670928 epoch_slot_no: 14128 block_no: 2669412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2391 time: 2019-06-04 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66b0ac399c6490553f4ae337f8a3a0b653a226e30650f9b8f461c46f44634ff2Block Operator
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