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 2658318 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659708 epoch_slot_no: 2908 block_no: 2658193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-01 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf370e61546554eb40db1f206588399e906e4a69e5c867f2fdd810f1486bc678Block Operator
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