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 2657002 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658392 epoch_slot_no: 1592 block_no: 2656877 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-06-01 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ff2abd59dfe5ecbd11da85019fb058e870249df4f7733c330b0dc4d7e1c49ebBlock Operator
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