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 2659855 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661245 epoch_slot_no: 4445 block_no: 2659730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-01 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb4343a870d6f4fd4919d2a396a3e5747e01c4f30e94d6a5ac1843d887e97c9bBlock Operator
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