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 2659392 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660782 epoch_slot_no: 3982 block_no: 2659267 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc194a52927dd86514ca0c06faadaa43a9acdc1d3c0005d4b77efd9f2e5542a0bBlock Operator
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