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 2660058 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2661448 epoch_slot_no: 4648 block_no: 2659933 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1783 time: 2019-06-01 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc72233ba9cec38e2ed0c616fe84209b58c4ac9e73dce1c2a433c0358979012f7Block Operator
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