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 2670162 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2671553 epoch_slot_no: 14753 block_no: 2670037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3890 time: 2019-06-04 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e104c74141059c8d0b4a5f33f5db4a86789c84b18047eb0c2916d886238eb6Block Operator
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