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 2660811 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662201 epoch_slot_no: 5401 block_no: 2660686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-06-02 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77ae73456d209304b9376854b37bfd50a1d99c714555a40f0c8f64b234506d9dBlock Operator
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