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 2661457 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662847 epoch_slot_no: 6047 block_no: 2661332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-02 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e9d093a385f5144a09a193f3494d4526cc4f8508a3d7c1298e399d54943bcfbBlock Operator
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