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 2660727 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662117 epoch_slot_no: 5317 block_no: 2660602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2963 time: 2019-06-02 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x831cf010ecd01f62bdafa1ee7b30f0a1730546b5184f2d61261ac5b1a6f53dd2Block Operator
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