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 2659674 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661064 epoch_slot_no: 4264 block_no: 2659549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2055 time: 2019-06-01 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d3052a7e3e8e3e0c53289fa65593779aa5abe2b54e681e17e72ad0320179874Block Operator
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