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 2657162 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658552 epoch_slot_no: 1752 block_no: 2657037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2019-06-01 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1be070a9560650c57c7663325901106ced90414b6b9ff5bf04eaf9d88b553cfBlock Operator
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