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 2662657 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2664047 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 2662532 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3160 time: 2019-06-02 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae86a32fca1f831b93c968b9147b9c63e46f2758c5a0e561fc5f9b87ab0caaf6Block Operator
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