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 2662267 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2663657 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2662142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11848 time: 2019-06-02 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1e4c634fa6ea1b530e0c58d60eb24be903ac840be826953571329e504cf7022Block Operator
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