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 2660095 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661485 epoch_slot_no: 4685 block_no: 2659970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-06-01 23:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf5ceb8f0f0ea5568633f98403a4bfa17a018aa087b432196cf5aae9e7f35bf7Block Operator
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