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 2662920 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664310 epoch_slot_no: 7510 block_no: 2662795 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 15:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f3b84cbba791742640165c895e57b0fb6bbaeab1ffac20ca4a48d1e19501f3cBlock Operator
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