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 2660998 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2662388 epoch_slot_no: 5588 block_no: 2660873 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2019-06-02 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6c56679548e1192728ca823d16f8191b0161ab344490f96b9109a7001a2840cBlock Operator
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