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 2663795 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665185 epoch_slot_no: 8385 block_no: 2663670 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2019-06-02 20:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5b72073d756272dbbed037a90b98fb821763d986f8b5b51ba55ebd95e893bf8Block Operator
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