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 2666543 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2667933 epoch_slot_no: 11133 block_no: 2666418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4228 time: 2019-06-03 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6d1453c6e7b22bb7f4077ce3dd42decd057a89a4358d92a3684c01b5a0e756dBlock Operator
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