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 2661378 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662768 epoch_slot_no: 5968 block_no: 2661253 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-02 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e4c4f65b0ae8ef0c6c6e8a884f817781a0752fca4a4feed692831c1a1a91d38Block Operator
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