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 2658877 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2660267 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 2658752 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2298 time: 2019-06-01 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02b3d86274b71761a859db74581568aa0df684f209728572ef544c035f2c66ccBlock Operator
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