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 2662264 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2663654 epoch_slot_no: 6854 block_no: 2662139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-06-02 11:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde44a359ead50ab36c5b5c2e7e2f5e4a12750c1d99d12b86ae1a9586e1aab002Block Operator
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