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 2660332 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661722 epoch_slot_no: 4922 block_no: 2660207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-06-02 01:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x250ca25c26e0af278f3669ee3d45c802fdde7df8b9c8df2c0a237ce99ed3d0a0Block Operator
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