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 2661261 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662651 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 2661136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3334 time: 2019-06-02 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93850845d4a1c3071abba6268082f017268b9b83e2353b5cf5e36acdcb6f596bBlock Operator
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