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 2660677 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2662067 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 2660552 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5872 time: 2019-06-02 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49127f56e0bd42cf3afc682b357599adf5248ea2c09fad6bacfd7bbbce6458bdBlock Operator
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