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 2658207 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659597 epoch_slot_no: 2797 block_no: 2658082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a2c6be02777c28bcfa09e28ad8aeffd104ff4d0894d14925823bbe9d8fc7002Block Operator
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