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 2657168 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658558 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 2657043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2019-06-01 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x095a2ef715dc33d16902ae5f3f0babb97579ef0a77aeb91322642f29090033e4Block Operator
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