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 2659614 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661004 epoch_slot_no: 4204 block_no: 2659489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-06-01 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53325894394de3260b5c1c16c14f690265cb65d593290e8a632b57a8e2233047Block Operator
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