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 2657206 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658596 epoch_slot_no: 1796 block_no: 2657081 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3258 time: 2019-06-01 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa83e2d6c53713fbd9c0ef7fef41dab744aa13aacd8e5184b4d239a8e648ddc51Block Operator
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