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 2658907 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660297 epoch_slot_no: 3497 block_no: 2658782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2019-06-01 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fa7bb9ad505ee1a4fd8632c9dc63ea280bdfd6b6f4674efafb3c5d5f0fb8c25Block Operator
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