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 2658726 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660116 epoch_slot_no: 3316 block_no: 2658601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3537 time: 2019-06-01 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a763a38922666aff990b45a89a411a1f0a9a92baf0592fe00fb621240ba0873Block Operator
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