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 2665409 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2666799 epoch_slot_no: 9999 block_no: 2665284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-03 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52deb2137ec8a7466b6e7cfa70b5fb873f3e354d6eb6eaa967a2fdcefb0e80f9Block Operator
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