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 2662367 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2663757 epoch_slot_no: 6957 block_no: 2662242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3599 time: 2019-06-02 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc452ff46f0264369a1224adeed1cb61d6ff560ec084b322224b3ee688d0dd26fBlock Operator
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