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 2659417 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2660807 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 2659292 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2637 time: 2019-06-01 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x039d367a106759e2672c21e5ce5b1c7b09647267405ab98a9d1e7615a2a2e8b4Block Operator
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