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 2660219 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661609 epoch_slot_no: 4809 block_no: 2660094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2043 time: 2019-06-02 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20916e47d3320d97dc7065f9867bbe2c4dabe19d3a25f9d765a8b4d1ef4363deBlock Operator
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