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 2660107 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2661497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 2659982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10037 time: 2019-06-01 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3df976af12a258effc2648ff319dc6305e8cc786d392e59508dcade41a7e6e1dBlock Operator
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