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 2668199 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2669590 epoch_slot_no: 12790 block_no: 2668074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-03 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ef1972efc080e04d78a1a5c31e1dbd918293e3408898c78456ff69fb60ce773Block Operator
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