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 2668786 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2670177 epoch_slot_no: 13377 block_no: 2668661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2247 time: 2019-06-04 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x844650f070a2d17a3a2e6eb1d239f9601e7147918bcb5d0210ba44371a1f6466Block Operator
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