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 2659977 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661367 epoch_slot_no: 4567 block_no: 2659852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1863 time: 2019-06-01 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3f28f65c8a73fb289eceb73def85f65305f4b8f2f2070cdd78e0752e23c3138Block Operator
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