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 2657723 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659113 epoch_slot_no: 2313 block_no: 2657598 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x521e22697eab739fdace304233917de847d88683a804d020ffb8a438e0446829Block Operator
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