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 2660396 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2661786 epoch_slot_no: 4986 block_no: 2660271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13685 time: 2019-06-02 01:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x267acf956522decbe3a1d1add0b0bfccc6c8866fed63c9b922e311a4c5a64979Block Operator
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