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 2660110 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661500 epoch_slot_no: 4700 block_no: 2659985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2387 time: 2019-06-01 23:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x838ee539c015526427a56a2358158f5a40d48aa8eaa02325989e90db18712e4cBlock Operator
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