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 2669301 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2670692 epoch_slot_no: 13892 block_no: 2669176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2019-06-04 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a193ed9f6d5501053f2b1269f11ce335ebc62fec5c72285b71404880327347eBlock Operator
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