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 2663022 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2664412 epoch_slot_no: 7612 block_no: 2662897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2019-06-02 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ec27e039cd08438e1d8b98af79773b58f9b13bb3b514897e051a36635f6ac7eBlock Operator
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