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 2660441 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661831 epoch_slot_no: 5031 block_no: 2660316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2231 time: 2019-06-02 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd43f4b72ddecb6ebf6943f9eb102b7ab6bf6bda862d1878fa111506f225f5846Block Operator
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