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 2661100 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662490 epoch_slot_no: 5690 block_no: 2660975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1057 time: 2019-06-02 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef73aa02aadc8a6a74da24912172b1983293a2aceb4a22a1a6e5b2edbee488a6Block Operator
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