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 2661353 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662743 epoch_slot_no: 5943 block_no: 2661228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3bdc631f12ad19d02e634c7282e8b77921ef63512c0e6a5e3995fceb3fedefBlock Operator
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