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 2661377 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662767 epoch_slot_no: 5967 block_no: 2661252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-06-02 06:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ec5339a1b80979620030cc4e09e125830c33a66fed60ac697857afb22ba3b91Block Operator
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