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 2657759 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659149 epoch_slot_no: 2349 block_no: 2657634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-06-01 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ddffd29a0e4c71a77fd0b146c55f0e1aea55ee45ede1cfbfb6051da92d3edcBlock Operator
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