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 2658282 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659672 epoch_slot_no: 2872 block_no: 2658157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd1fef7623c349f93ea7e1e7a0235c5aba00d8a7ee64150b4f1a2805e1adc55bBlock Operator
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