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 2659027 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2660417 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2658902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6494 time: 2019-06-01 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1717ee9b099babeaec1cf167e373213e8567d0b0490f5c8125731355b3140fddBlock Operator
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