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 2658395 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659785 epoch_slot_no: 2985 block_no: 2658270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3098 time: 2019-06-01 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd62fd337a4181f334fabf79c91636c843c9baf3061f1d868e61681c9e5e7ae5bBlock Operator
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