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 2655156 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2656547 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 2655032 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1539 time: 2019-05-31 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18090c6dfd1f0193109f92c30cf69ae8a7b4cbb83fd1480cabd948452c5d7c50Block Operator
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