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 2657673 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659063 epoch_slot_no: 2263 block_no: 2657548 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2019-06-01 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x435d0e06743226c9847a9320edcbabda8e4c4b2dc0feb3ef09b729f30648b59aBlock Operator
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