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 2659650 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661040 epoch_slot_no: 4240 block_no: 2659525 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 943 time: 2019-06-01 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6351e42a02478b6a6ce49cc468024a99064e9e99bff16e1797a8f819b8f4fa83Block Operator
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