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 2655066 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2656457 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2654942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7933 time: 2019-05-31 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1b698609a22f408d30cac5f2e2a944e721597a9c3c6f42ae5b2ceb0e90ee5eaBlock Operator
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