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 2659704 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661094 epoch_slot_no: 4294 block_no: 2659579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2019-06-01 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x093714bbe68aa7c2880a8f498a789f2a0b7e2c0fa0f8cd1b54f6ed58d1df900eBlock Operator
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