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 2661231 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662621 epoch_slot_no: 5821 block_no: 2661106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2610 time: 2019-06-02 06:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23b4875c43c4e9bdea480670cc8b31fc10dfdbe361eac7cf6e451d525cde54f0Block Operator
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