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 2660317 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2661707 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2660192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3164 time: 2019-06-02 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7cc8904b11f792cec5b146f89ab09a260a5280a4d466f8b9683001f41119a7Block Operator
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