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 2661727 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2663117 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 2661602 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 14517 time: 2019-06-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe69b192f3193fe584e093119306ffdf8f0d4f3e4fb99cd08ec56858ea86e6ab1Block Operator
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