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 2668362 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2669753 epoch_slot_no: 12953 block_no: 2668237 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2019-06-03 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0efbecde75b5d517440cd4428224f9b96379997db183370d4313b531b85ac1e6Block Operator
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