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 2661237 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662627 epoch_slot_no: 5827 block_no: 2661112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 06:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe501d99cf0bc8a22c5418278586fa6e9e753a1813b9fc0e8610d95c54b78ed27Block Operator
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