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 2660827 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2662217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2660702 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8412 time: 2019-06-02 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f50de2f3dcc8848453c6dee3490c33a15c6f20e8a30e10f6ded144d167d550Block Operator
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