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 2660579 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661969 epoch_slot_no: 5169 block_no: 2660454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-06-02 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1d8b6fcd03d8290cb187852cb72c7b0c55010354d894729d265b687cf33cfe5Block Operator
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