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 2660667 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662057 epoch_slot_no: 5257 block_no: 2660542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1992 time: 2019-06-02 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffa63f3e540ab7e9f0dc4d676e265238667db56347924c3d2e864536cf77450dBlock Operator
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