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 2658922 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2660312 epoch_slot_no: 3512 block_no: 2658797 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2363 time: 2019-06-01 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61414b36ca8aac8e58c799902a44ef221d3961beab105d9ed2cc26b9d2acbe4aBlock Operator
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