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 2661163 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662553 epoch_slot_no: 5753 block_no: 2661038 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10771 time: 2019-06-02 05:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c518cdc23184a7fd2cdc4994eccc6d66791c116267e8a0b70ee01b4f8c12224Block Operator
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