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 2659585 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2660975 epoch_slot_no: 4175 block_no: 2659460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5187 time: 2019-06-01 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b4bd217b8db5365ecc502acb8a3c356a64555aef48935e2fc04c0904193016Block Operator
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