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 2658576 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2659966 epoch_slot_no: 3166 block_no: 2658451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2019-06-01 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8e998d10d8f3b21a7e03ea8c34015b02a0f83d3c5dd4ecf100072002a7a2599Block Operator
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