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 2662683 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664073 epoch_slot_no: 7273 block_no: 2662558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2019-06-02 14:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x251fa98100186a658b290f3e26e5fc50f0a6964c7a2b61eb3b61b0f47b7bf8baBlock Operator
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