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 2660305 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661695 epoch_slot_no: 4895 block_no: 2660180 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1270 time: 2019-06-02 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccf49cddb051ca5dd8666cce94513e3515a1a09cfc9a74fdbd20619f91a457deBlock Operator
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