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 2655216 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656607 epoch_slot_no: 21407 block_no: 2655092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-05-31 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30fac46c4145f384769420052ea1ae9d0d9f45b687c173b8ca0c03a22de35bb1Block Operator
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