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 2661757 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2663147 epoch_slot_no: 6347 block_no: 2661632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4417 time: 2019-06-02 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d6806e23161c8a9906347564cf8330fa77cf368f73ea4971eb99d5c7082a18dBlock Operator
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