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 2658681 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660071 epoch_slot_no: 3271 block_no: 2658556 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2051 time: 2019-06-01 15:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34af30d89644a0f014866d7861b9a1eff77a0127911418b5f84361013dcc1c59Block Operator
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