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 2661585 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662975 epoch_slot_no: 6175 block_no: 2661460 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2441 time: 2019-06-02 08:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9ea8e180da0bb25e7aef7b1b35651bc06c7a79d6189d3f2fbc9f4400280b284Block Operator
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