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 2661284 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662674 epoch_slot_no: 5874 block_no: 2661159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2325 time: 2019-06-02 06:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc024e3892df9460cc12b2d23e97b5ae11f81b03d662e785d74a068a4976c87c4Block Operator
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