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 2659579 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2660969 epoch_slot_no: 4169 block_no: 2659454 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2475 time: 2019-06-01 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ca8b13597c78d8abb5975985b8c68f14c3afe1f12717f236c193a7f817acda8Block Operator
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