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 2660456 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661846 epoch_slot_no: 5046 block_no: 2660331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-06-02 01:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a50cb57a551da649d12483da172e1e80b3cb82edc7761c97019a27099351c95Block Operator
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