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 2662856 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2664246 epoch_slot_no: 7446 block_no: 2662731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2936 time: 2019-06-02 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6373e468f45877dbca41ae4d1d30857a34e3a4277fb7ab03caecb5c8b72d9eeBlock Operator
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