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 2669652 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2671043 epoch_slot_no: 14243 block_no: 2669527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3644 time: 2019-06-04 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce8d63e8c3324ecb709b7e7e99a83ac0e22d66a849931e221f54fce89303844aBlock Operator
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