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 2663395 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2664785 epoch_slot_no: 7985 block_no: 2663270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1701 time: 2019-06-02 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9ad6004fb3e7b59a7d7608a87b6f530b28bf590a6d3c694f8224327dd9e26f5Block Operator
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