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 2659577 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2660967 epoch_slot_no: 4167 block_no: 2659452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2117 time: 2019-06-01 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x421a380f6af4f293004c402545f45876b68afd224aea1e8f38f09ca42a097574Block Operator
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