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 2655351 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656742 epoch_slot_no: 21542 block_no: 2655227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2352 time: 2019-05-31 21:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95544cd4402b895562739fe0b453d17201dba15759241eb75233831120f24c82Block Operator
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