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 2659747 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2661137 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 2659622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7688 time: 2019-06-01 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62746f9394ee7dd3d60bb7b02b043dab7d38de63fd2085017a60debaabe8652cBlock Operator
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