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 2659523 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660913 epoch_slot_no: 4113 block_no: 2659398 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfb4cc235b29bc76db653efb07b559c84cf8192be54d50ba9f7c974cdd2e794eBlock Operator
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