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 2663133 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664523 epoch_slot_no: 7723 block_no: 2663008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc00542ca1fc7e896d3e773856288a9bb3ee1c9b4c92cb12166a66c9cf6ed791Block Operator
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