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 2658440 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659830 epoch_slot_no: 3030 block_no: 2658315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2938 time: 2019-06-01 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5275b6d82155c1b3bff923cfcc703bd1aa92573bdca9ab0ff289c2fd81aea035Block Operator
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