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 2660140 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661530 epoch_slot_no: 4730 block_no: 2660015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-06-02 00:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423bc92180ad12ee071e5401a3e929eb1d4b137df349fefe193c944652499fc1Block Operator
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