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 2662962 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2664352 epoch_slot_no: 7552 block_no: 2662837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2019-06-02 15:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28ed3bddb1b0b05f89c01f96b71642fdfebb51c4af3da027a117823c262431dbBlock Operator
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