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 2660201 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661591 epoch_slot_no: 4791 block_no: 2660076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2080 time: 2019-06-02 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4765b9d562ffd8f51ac695e0fd6b8560fa0a92d7cc14b428d426d72c43757e5Block Operator
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