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 2658396 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2659786 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 2658271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1899 time: 2019-06-01 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7038beb60f27dbd52b25063e9450ce379bcc5f528820af154f1953032e7503adBlock Operator
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