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 2669743 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2671134 epoch_slot_no: 14334 block_no: 2669618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16012 time: 2019-06-04 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd57a7910922a816fe3977de6495d9c47a2241dd2410d162794898fabbcf851adBlock Operator
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