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 2662006 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2663396 epoch_slot_no: 6596 block_no: 2661881 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-06-02 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbc0ac5853b6c071c5fa49e4100da1dca6acfc86d09631e61321016a40ad4b5bBlock Operator
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