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 2663494 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664884 epoch_slot_no: 8084 block_no: 2663369 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1324 time: 2019-06-02 18:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aa74142598b49c004d8ab63e082c287cc0430c9b6ceddb5c41c27804618ab52Block Operator
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