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 2660671 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662061 epoch_slot_no: 5261 block_no: 2660546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-06-02 02:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77510ea4483d25950557c9b22290ee48042b8d5177506b96d04413af75a3f12aBlock Operator
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