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 2660280 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661670 epoch_slot_no: 4870 block_no: 2660155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2019-06-02 00:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61828a28425c63455faf311cf58d2c2ca51d93a22a46df251eb694788a94fb70Block Operator
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