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 2657307 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658697 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 2657182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2295 time: 2019-06-01 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x164efac6416bb929e95f6b08c864d2085b6caf21fc8c3edfe1cc75983e253992Block Operator
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