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 2663262 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2664652 epoch_slot_no: 7852 block_no: 2663137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2448 time: 2019-06-02 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f3c82294c82b69d6b4944f3c9b5aa8bf701e1130b469d48280bf91a9df03018Block Operator
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