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 2661354 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662744 epoch_slot_no: 5944 block_no: 2661229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2019-06-02 06:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76ff050106ae1c8c2b4732a399a0169322e6380d290be49467cc9e0d1683a4f7Block Operator
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