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 2662523 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2663913 epoch_slot_no: 7113 block_no: 2662398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2019-06-02 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d85c5191b03a3b462caf064d3987a120a177352da1d3b977e45a772e2f6c72fBlock Operator
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