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 2661074 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662464 epoch_slot_no: 5664 block_no: 2660949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2019-06-02 05:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x256c8e815a660b95b870c36959a4e0f078c934fb48356e24b1a93326dfa79c48Block Operator
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