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 2660290 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661680 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 2660165 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2019-06-02 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb9a145761f2d3e424f3be5b994b9bf5ba4f983ed80ca346fec626ab836cf5dcBlock Operator
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