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 2657433 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658823 epoch_slot_no: 2023 block_no: 2657308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2656 time: 2019-06-01 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6dc3fbe7af7cf1baa6d868e70dc22cd6da7e5ea53f128c456afb5da5e2161e0Block Operator
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