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 2663956 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665346 epoch_slot_no: 8546 block_no: 2663831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-02 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf12817a6331908de507d4b7887cb7723265f172b9d36e4e0e72b0218d97d35b5Block Operator
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