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 2658797 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660187 epoch_slot_no: 3387 block_no: 2658672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-01 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd382eaec23c95ae016ed766a9d873a1bc557d7164cf9f62f22744792c0135eb9Block Operator
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