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 2666821 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2668211 epoch_slot_no: 11411 block_no: 2666696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4449 time: 2019-06-03 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfce8b50a97570249b0f8c1569ebe5cde4c7a8af79d02e45a9288794e626f2d58Block Operator
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