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 2661051 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662441 epoch_slot_no: 5641 block_no: 2660926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3980 time: 2019-06-02 05:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x697aff43927f94c35826c71aef9fe534d358a149ec2d964ace80c7c14860177bBlock Operator
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