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 2660922 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2662312 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 2660797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3767 time: 2019-06-02 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0685d816bb0c4efedfc070cc54591a78e2518450b65db5b25099c0b9e84488eBlock Operator
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