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 2662117 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2663507 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2661992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3520 time: 2019-06-02 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5147b70620328df1e65f671f3b816ce70adcb3362670451bbff23f43e3c9610bBlock Operator
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