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 2658711 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660101 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 2658586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2019-06-01 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5352097bcd6eb0a44604df8a0323caa65979f7d4dce7a3fb05f50d743833cc9Block Operator
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