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 2659817 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661207 epoch_slot_no: 4407 block_no: 2659692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-06-01 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x276bd838929ef4e6e0f5a1d21d7d00c655160dd91a3f4738e9b21d9c5f07d874Block Operator
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