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 2657560 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658950 epoch_slot_no: 2150 block_no: 2657435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2076 time: 2019-06-01 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe36f92ce26fafb61945b2cf2eedac63d46262da59f3c2709cce78d5d8dd22b9bBlock Operator
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