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 2669569 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2670960 epoch_slot_no: 14160 block_no: 2669444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1672 time: 2019-06-04 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4e8ec97fcdab65d51c11efd9019d854d9109c018c3700d1baf5cc1ef2a0f7eaBlock Operator
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