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 2661344 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2662734 epoch_slot_no: 5934 block_no: 2661219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2534 time: 2019-06-02 06:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba7128e7842c02e8a49e319132af138fe412d88b0dfab6e21a8395c3100ba88Block Operator
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