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 2658582 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2659972 epoch_slot_no: 3172 block_no: 2658457 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45d962edf4f6f868c305bd71eb81efd5133f0613579e9e7b7c4dd204d6483ff3Block Operator
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