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 2661780 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2663170 epoch_slot_no: 6370 block_no: 2661655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1988 time: 2019-06-02 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2935c1c7cfb3733722d896dadbcacace62f969e39d0d73832e83c332a064bf9Block Operator
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