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 2660940 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2662330 epoch_slot_no: 5530 block_no: 2660815 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3338 time: 2019-06-02 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68abdd189494b6612ad043875e890a8dbd62f322f45a9bd81afa67bd8a01d185Block Operator
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