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 2661646 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2663036 epoch_slot_no: 6236 block_no: 2661521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-06-02 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc334ac94492e65d724e5e1973805a38f5a4f7dcf08148911ecc7a8dd0ed3457Block Operator
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