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 2659965 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2661355 epoch_slot_no: 4555 block_no: 2659840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-01 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3686ea386262d349a68e1433a8ba2d64580afa2dc4933b9add4b9a57a96ebc4Block Operator
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