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 2662751 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664141 epoch_slot_no: 7341 block_no: 2662626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2226 time: 2019-06-02 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19faf567a856a68d33a65f61091b5ba0886c04ab6e22d75657bf7f12ff6efc95Block Operator
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