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 2660647 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2662037 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2660522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8945 time: 2019-06-02 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeae37a087532638d378cd3d65ba4d7758b6c6cf7c95c48c936a1ce4a8f60a148Block Operator
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