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 2659788 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661178 epoch_slot_no: 4378 block_no: 2659663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2019-06-01 22:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe33212ac3b3ad7acd0342e584456324fa147f95d4ae5f959c1c33ed9cd45115Block Operator
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