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 2661186 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662576 epoch_slot_no: 5776 block_no: 2661061 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-06-02 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf1b0ef314104d24efbb908fa09a9d9e8ea9e8f0b6127cbe85ee2d3813db585cBlock Operator
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