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 2657536 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658926 epoch_slot_no: 2126 block_no: 2657411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8988 time: 2019-06-01 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4870bbb34869b846f1662823a66b032004d7f384e86231647966869142a1de03Block Operator
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