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 2658785 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660175 epoch_slot_no: 3375 block_no: 2658660 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1304 time: 2019-06-01 16:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x427518d2ab360a9e6fffb1eacec2469483171926127beb822a100f5ba9262354Block Operator
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