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 2657191 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658581 epoch_slot_no: 1781 block_no: 2657066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2301 time: 2019-06-01 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c1f2796458dc38c4db02727be4414259f32681546f10b53d861ba1a0b26e5e1Block Operator
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