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 2657976 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659366 epoch_slot_no: 2566 block_no: 2657851 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-01 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f4bccb479e7039d34bf584db72a570ef3af08c8256fd9eca53f018f35080577Block Operator
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