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 2660832 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662222 epoch_slot_no: 5422 block_no: 2660707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2326 time: 2019-06-02 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed6cb71720825e092828d5c1126697b8c39fa7f5eec2ef4c28c7c6bbd2d87aa0Block Operator
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