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 2661063 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2662453 epoch_slot_no: 5653 block_no: 2660938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3880 time: 2019-06-02 05:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb85c22b5221d2552bb00fd48fcf37174bc0e15bf313b0135f10740049f1b2faBlock Operator
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