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 2662766 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664156 epoch_slot_no: 7356 block_no: 2662641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3044 time: 2019-06-02 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x347c4ea1f1351c343429f9dddf9ba406ed613109aa043d11a74bb229fbc6860eBlock Operator
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