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 2662627 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2664017 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 2662502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10911 time: 2019-06-02 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda85411a48f1ee1ad3d241490f52300b2aeeecaa157c29c418a2d28fd95f592dBlock Operator
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