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 2659267 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660657 epoch_slot_no: 3857 block_no: 2659142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1345 time: 2019-06-01 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8c7d4c332e8d0e8dbc757727718f5ca696f726e94df25cd9114107356a7d7e6Block Operator
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