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 2663377 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2664767 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 2663252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2782 time: 2019-06-02 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x378794ed539783b8234760be6fe80572f16f49275fce187fc035c707b494c77fBlock Operator
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