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 2662321 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2663711 epoch_slot_no: 6911 block_no: 2662196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4221 time: 2019-06-02 12:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555a0728fdc46cfb856757e66d1acc1b1456d7d9d6da43d46c5d8b87fa488d6cBlock Operator
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