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 2663506 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664896 epoch_slot_no: 8096 block_no: 2663381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-06-02 18:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe54f2a0467cf81c0ffb757e220d9c5bedd29b51116bd5b24e5d667fbe99eece5Block Operator
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