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 2657454 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2658844 epoch_slot_no: 2044 block_no: 2657329 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6176 time: 2019-06-01 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e575f226b4b577509341fec3c50fcd87b7e11efc643bf655e55243b2b2a585eBlock Operator
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