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 2658645 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660035 epoch_slot_no: 3235 block_no: 2658520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1177 time: 2019-06-01 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5c3e3f0a5f09e3f2ebed4f753b59ca61a7970ede86748d63437dde836dca549Block Operator
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