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 2657362 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658752 epoch_slot_no: 1952 block_no: 2657237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2019-06-01 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30089112a33fdc7c203f99efc5bc1b25f4ac9c6f2f4e087c3466b6fd89507f7dBlock Operator
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