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 2666377 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667767 epoch_slot_no: 10967 block_no: 2666252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7077 time: 2019-06-03 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703949d810a77caa6ca1a50b8998ed8b6ef00a0e1f84cb1dc6dd5ba5dcd6fb8bBlock Operator
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