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 2660471 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661861 epoch_slot_no: 5061 block_no: 2660346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2019-06-02 01:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6bc218e1566a3cb98703e5877fea0ae5c39ea987972cfd47c0929cacf0526b6Block Operator
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