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 2658847 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2660237 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 2658722 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7532 time: 2019-06-01 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcabc25281c3c5dc49869a8f5bb178f854f0b2878a9c171f598646070ec68eb7cBlock Operator
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