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 2663127 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2664517 epoch_slot_no: 7717 block_no: 2663002 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3242 time: 2019-06-02 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x791adc7c0daa4d3fa87da30e4ed08b5053bd6d0722eea2a5d2c53face0e6d2aaBlock Operator
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