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 2661660 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2663050 epoch_slot_no: 6250 block_no: 2661535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2892 time: 2019-06-02 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05179844e2835aa689ff5e1bc5c7ccfec6ef11849826446671b8e4bb272c4998Block Operator
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