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 2662673 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664063 epoch_slot_no: 7263 block_no: 2662548 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-06-02 14:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f695a73ce36e476c5fd2282f6cf768fe44b009f5c5fcbef42f84334f2b0c573Block Operator
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