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 2660369 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661759 epoch_slot_no: 4959 block_no: 2660244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-02 01:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb99f5972dec8d5e7cd1a74cfd06bc120f79bd01faa851989fe01ce1ba0bbf126Block Operator
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