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 2659809 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661199 epoch_slot_no: 4399 block_no: 2659684 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3122 time: 2019-06-01 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d97efccaeb150331139dc4a07e693eab376b9d192dd2d631351448e8669181cBlock Operator
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