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 2665384 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2666774 epoch_slot_no: 9974 block_no: 2665259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1856 time: 2019-06-03 05:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eaaa7cb4a81b3e5f631f873a3d4a052fbec0bae4968fa21a7cc68ed1e7d4990Block Operator
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