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 2655366 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656757 epoch_slot_no: 21557 block_no: 2655242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-31 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x337217282d6ffa13ef17e49405e3aa0f027bcdd7f90762f4bcfa073209c4691cBlock Operator
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