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 2661706 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2663096 epoch_slot_no: 6296 block_no: 2661581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3314 time: 2019-06-02 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7033a046dd330729c24e571dfaace14ad14a680fa6180d8bf606e7defbc48280Block Operator
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