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 2660256 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2661646 epoch_slot_no: 4846 block_no: 2660131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1894 time: 2019-06-02 00:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29d05e480c34dd59e89ccb6f43f78ceb0dde1edf2b3e06cb7c173d061510346eBlock Operator
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