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 2660689 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662079 epoch_slot_no: 5279 block_no: 2660564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1490 time: 2019-06-02 03:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ef6852f7dd8d5215839cb94d2ea217999d8623a45c07e05b719b7e57925431Block Operator
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