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 2659854 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661244 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 2659729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2510 time: 2019-06-01 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bc58d523aef563f103a01f31f6a7f22aa5a65e117aa6bb1b0f5c584986c7008Block Operator
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