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 2669863 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2671254 epoch_slot_no: 14454 block_no: 2669738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2740 time: 2019-06-04 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x335bd8cbf01226e8624ac3b138003e56ecdbaf0a8fe1d6b1e59e91d5c28f53c4Block Operator
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