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 2662216 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2663606 epoch_slot_no: 6806 block_no: 2662091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1853 time: 2019-06-02 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92bc1a3a9dcc340217b7d339ab8b3e12cc03c264946c63694b53d4978f129b86Block Operator
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