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 2670468 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2671859 epoch_slot_no: 15059 block_no: 2670343 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10470 time: 2019-06-04 09:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12704858ea19e1fd5e2a2bec322fd3bcba44555b91983b3459ee34d25993816bBlock Operator
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