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 2661171 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662561 epoch_slot_no: 5761 block_no: 2661046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2019-06-02 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf74b5417184f86c5eadbd4b209bc80622745e52bcb0ee93792e78ff5a278bad1Block Operator
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