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 2662266 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2663656 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 2662141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2249 time: 2019-06-02 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffe3f48f9ac3250314fc345ae09fe63452bec953e43578188e43e2d3ca4a79f4Block Operator
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