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 2658043 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659433 epoch_slot_no: 2633 block_no: 2657918 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-06-01 12:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x027f9338a29a391d9e93cb6a30e16274a51b13f332c8982a824f1fb2a69f0171Block Operator
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