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 2657463 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658853 epoch_slot_no: 2053 block_no: 2657338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2486 time: 2019-06-01 09:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33ec437b6d394a553d452cc51cfd6eef20f3b75b80b5d39bb8cf18d58578921fBlock Operator
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