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 2658787 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660177 epoch_slot_no: 3377 block_no: 2658662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2019-06-01 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe11805fd5771b66aa41813884cf94808d3919410f3c941288b29b7419936255dBlock Operator
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