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 2661334 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662724 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 2661209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2019-06-02 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e7237fdf2f7960403c54a6e738bd213283beb997aef118d551ce04e165d1d0Block Operator
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