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 2659622 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661012 epoch_slot_no: 4212 block_no: 2659497 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 21:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46028e8b686a6abc3d38ecbec37c68257b01d68982211c4d84d5e713df3fbe91Block Operator
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