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 2660546 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661936 epoch_slot_no: 5136 block_no: 2660421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2019-06-02 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fbff48efeff794eec39b2c34fe550fb6c4419fa9d19b2234b39dc9a1d5d2d26Block Operator
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