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 2659583 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660973 epoch_slot_no: 4173 block_no: 2659458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2019-06-01 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ca8d1a98b73c63659fcdaed4b6efe7b18c187fb714bdc647fadb7bddccbd071Block Operator
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