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 2662087 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2663477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2661962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10392 time: 2019-06-02 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x988d5bcca3a3ccdc06d5ce2d9e6f0794913ed669cc0ffa3233ad36659da61abcBlock Operator
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