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 2657394 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658784 epoch_slot_no: 1984 block_no: 2657269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2019-06-01 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b0d319e5fef7c6ebd1cf81cd0503711b41567339bcc9062abc0aa7498875faBlock Operator
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