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 2660626 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662016 epoch_slot_no: 5216 block_no: 2660501 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-06-02 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf7e0409b0f6773fe39b0656f93edb7446c69a83810b484c7bd572b47ebd8c4fBlock Operator
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