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 2659863 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661253 epoch_slot_no: 4453 block_no: 2659738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-06-01 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x640d8e39e00602473136274c5ca2b2a828562f2c4bb4239cc49791e82baeac5eBlock Operator
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