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 2657097 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658487 epoch_slot_no: 1687 block_no: 2656972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 07:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5978f5d6d984deeab7fd3bde3058911c61148c9802fbba8e1f9d900e9030fcdBlock Operator
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