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 2659597 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2660987 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2659472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6095 time: 2019-06-01 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaef2a65e44e707ca76d1f410829fdb00a8dc80bd5c6c5573fcf9f04bd13ec5bcBlock Operator
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