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 2662885 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664275 epoch_slot_no: 7475 block_no: 2662760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3d84fe7184c775d9d86ed205341563199471a1d5de8061bc4aa8dac3a0178a6Block Operator
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