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 2658546 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659936 epoch_slot_no: 3136 block_no: 2658421 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2019-06-01 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85a2863d9729a7578c58fa1f42c17d9b860801f6299ab0971a3cbb89f268de45Block Operator
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