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 2667696 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2669087 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 2667571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3000 time: 2019-06-03 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7258046f0f116726ec1de7ba86a97750bf736d78a8aa7d376ece46e0aa6bb9c7Block Operator
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