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 2660995 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662385 epoch_slot_no: 5585 block_no: 2660870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1714 time: 2019-06-02 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa84280b2b25e78d2206e880f31dbd0113d4a653cb88ed069e90005d11795483eBlock Operator
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