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 2658516 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659906 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 2658391 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2720 time: 2019-06-01 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd7ac9fed573721225ca83642823b8dbae7443627fe3e5c0335a47dedcacef47Block Operator
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