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 2662562 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2663952 epoch_slot_no: 7152 block_no: 2662437 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2998 time: 2019-06-02 13:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e403a356dbf94aca825176c7909864c8c19b57830e6887af508ff68061bf2dBlock Operator
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