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 2660351 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661741 epoch_slot_no: 4941 block_no: 2660226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-06-02 01:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x921476ad8d19c5595b14a6ed6705590f33615442b260df7c9010e5849ca5e19aBlock Operator
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