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 2658260 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659650 epoch_slot_no: 2850 block_no: 2658135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1916 time: 2019-06-01 13:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67020593e11def3ee9213a7bdb7b762cb7f4e49c3ceb74524272b094d17c5bc6Block Operator
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