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 2661037 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2662427 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 2660912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2888 time: 2019-06-02 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2260e3e5d599dd52459d83a4d4fbb63ea3721304c56fef6747f4a3e99cdfe349Block Operator
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