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 2660194 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661584 epoch_slot_no: 4784 block_no: 2660069 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-06-02 00:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x658c59342f25bce846c8b19815c33f2e1cc1c7e9e2791fba39fac0705bfe51c4Block Operator
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