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 2659132 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660522 epoch_slot_no: 3722 block_no: 2659007 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2051 time: 2019-06-01 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x313b1b3a5c44a481863915a5569fb2375acd53876da2406b67d8ac3298d21b27Block Operator
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