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 2660833 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662223 epoch_slot_no: 5423 block_no: 2660708 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1682 time: 2019-06-02 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb429c41d8a53efde8d5acdae613cca744d666faf4cfa7824c060dee8d7603be6Block Operator
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