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 2658666 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660056 epoch_slot_no: 3256 block_no: 2658541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2019-06-01 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeee557b2dadb0360d9818acceae022319a29f1575aa6d9a362d7e1e7a7b7b08Block Operator
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