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 2658169 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659559 epoch_slot_no: 2759 block_no: 2658044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2901 time: 2019-06-01 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbbc8e42ebacfac8f260055acc7064b326ab3ee6cc2f69c193565b1314abc13bBlock Operator
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