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 2663052 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2664442 epoch_slot_no: 7642 block_no: 2662927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-02 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x297f60b242110cb5db90a3cadc77ac59183defec8a8b7af50948c5efe4baf7eeBlock Operator
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