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 2658636 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2660026 epoch_slot_no: 3226 block_no: 2658511 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2980 time: 2019-06-01 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11252728d4a977009e465a60bc32b5bc3c11b1e325582a8a1fdb459f7cf9ddb0Block Operator
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