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 2657508 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658898 epoch_slot_no: 2098 block_no: 2657383 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2474 time: 2019-06-01 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b132818fa6f188b5e3628159e3da66c717bf2adf15ae1d111242fe1b7d7bc45Block Operator
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