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 2658290 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2659680 epoch_slot_no: 2880 block_no: 2658165 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2313 time: 2019-06-01 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61254f95f484997fc029adf1e8a897a839e4c5179f824e0c02105097b1f029eBlock Operator
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