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 2664950 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666340 epoch_slot_no: 9540 block_no: 2664825 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2469 time: 2019-06-03 02:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ecd19fe75c60eca1b3f75aab52b864496b7f1ba70f3be29727df57cc63c6904Block Operator
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