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 2658876 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660266 epoch_slot_no: 3466 block_no: 2658751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-06-01 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33c59e41f19aabf04090c7ec3d5071836adf81f628a6faaa92b811d994d4902aBlock Operator
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