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 2658638 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660028 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 2658513 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83fa717f71ee088a12f547b566ce9efb4f0f7642ad0d9baea9f75e217baaaa7cBlock Operator
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