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 2658913 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660303 epoch_slot_no: 3503 block_no: 2658788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aa9592fb19446f1bcbdff6c4b18e28e366fee24ef68bc340221f69bfc33ae1eBlock Operator
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