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 2659057 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2660447 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2658932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3011 time: 2019-06-01 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf97412a29bbe59e00fbd3b2ab92717e959fd5a5403ebfea9003a3720f90e1c07Block Operator
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