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 2659881 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661271 epoch_slot_no: 4471 block_no: 2659756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2439 time: 2019-06-01 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4e1863131da6d413290419d9fb16b083fa1258e15460f4f0214fff77a4a3503Block Operator
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