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 2664881 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2666271 epoch_slot_no: 9471 block_no: 2664756 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4276 time: 2019-06-03 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc589b73b1e061d14a518567e0824c0f0e23e69d65a19d9829b874e2eb4f97c3fBlock Operator
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