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 2661493 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662883 epoch_slot_no: 6083 block_no: 2661368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-06-02 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf54b45bc3a31f94b714a655410e2893fc4c0b9687ec7f9f166e9a759eaa2707Block Operator
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