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 2657432 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2658822 epoch_slot_no: 2022 block_no: 2657307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12697 time: 2019-06-01 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22d47637ac97b4305d049c09351fb82a4b3e37e3b3f832741e1086d80aca4ae7Block Operator
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