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 2660862 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662252 epoch_slot_no: 5452 block_no: 2660737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1660 time: 2019-06-02 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x624e3a53dd68e1a5d71367ef9e998d9c979df0779bf45b4a5ce88049b13bcbc1Block Operator
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