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 2661395 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662785 epoch_slot_no: 5985 block_no: 2661270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2223 time: 2019-06-02 06:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8fc4282476264ae54b04a32ca9918443f24e9a1a0e95049fa184204f8d7eab7Block Operator
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