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 2657341 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658731 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 2657216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-01 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca38a68f67efa9e4cc71c72c333429c5a2e6e4f56d9b7bab686047296f05213Block Operator
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