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 2662573 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2663963 epoch_slot_no: 7163 block_no: 2662448 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-02 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e65e1ccf731196b4c2e3348e804cd891b4977507f969b6328fbe36ff0159410Block Operator
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