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 2661319 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662709 epoch_slot_no: 5909 block_no: 2661194 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-02 06:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06b22d76502263f2548e9b6b243beccbce9a2b4cd7162c09df53faa116d14f5eBlock Operator
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