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 2658305 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659695 epoch_slot_no: 2895 block_no: 2658180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-06-01 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x642fa7a40f5fb501b69670e0f1e19a9c066b331179b0fafa9b347f1555842358Block Operator
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