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 2669712 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2671103 epoch_slot_no: 14303 block_no: 2669587 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2019-06-04 05:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe018413ae1d0975f235f76a628ca6023cf1404dea01378e2d0780c7f551ea648Block Operator
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