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 2657011 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658401 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 2656886 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5364 time: 2019-06-01 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0ad60088667725e0a77ed39d7b90a9ede6333c6e3c631b622669d50be2f2a74Block Operator
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