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 2660523 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661913 epoch_slot_no: 5113 block_no: 2660398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-06-02 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee3d4356f8a9a0bb597246cd20421890fde7e146e0a8d43f5c16b932cd6061bBlock Operator
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