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 2663908 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2665298 epoch_slot_no: 8498 block_no: 2663783 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3669 time: 2019-06-02 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa68ae99c220b392b0cefd9c5017e90fe1e183357852e3397d79857668cfe8a51Block Operator
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