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 2663880 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665270 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 2663755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc57fb9ed5d37fc41b82c32ee45e68ffdbb72cb971643e04768f0c8ac3eb36cdaBlock Operator
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