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 2661471 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662861 epoch_slot_no: 6061 block_no: 2661346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5149 time: 2019-06-02 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17292be15129eb7c4a24dd11b474a4b82a1f1317fe3a5b64cbba9f0bdf274bbBlock Operator
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