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 2658124 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659514 epoch_slot_no: 2714 block_no: 2657999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3250 time: 2019-06-01 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a18f3d5199431a1e6d92109b16fe80ce1461c7e9760540c5ce5584a466286f8Block Operator
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