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 2662009 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2663399 epoch_slot_no: 6599 block_no: 2661884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1857 time: 2019-06-02 10:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb49a79e0652aadf42a36f3d01fc2d50253e5e5b40657691e82ebd61ac58c78Block Operator
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