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 2660111 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661501 epoch_slot_no: 4701 block_no: 2659986 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-01 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89cf61d9f6bdde560ac934cdfed0be5f688d063268f52befa3ed3ac66926ce25Block Operator
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