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 2665008 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666398 epoch_slot_no: 9598 block_no: 2664883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8990 time: 2019-06-03 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x139d186cb51c821c0a7f72098d77b4c0398a6b5e4d0bfb8d730c2dfe714161b5Block Operator
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