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 2655231 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656622 epoch_slot_no: 21422 block_no: 2655107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-31 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02f1c2ea4b7e89e32585fef5c240baab936fc176cf3cb968194830eed408e2d0Block Operator
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