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 2657343 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658733 epoch_slot_no: 1933 block_no: 2657218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-06-01 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27ed9ce9a89d243976963d4b8c5ba58dfdd482f937aa09495753e2500209abceBlock Operator
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