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 2658457 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659847 epoch_slot_no: 3047 block_no: 2658332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-06-01 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd225a5753edd2e9eb0be23b6ed3f061df46d9ed16b0f2e19cac9b68f301b8efdBlock Operator
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