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 2658891 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660281 epoch_slot_no: 3481 block_no: 2658766 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1571 time: 2019-06-01 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bf9eeef58b8a5fd6de8e16190f38d74c0f7e9165f9ccbc394a341ba2ad0692fBlock Operator
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