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 2655370 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656761 epoch_slot_no: 21561 block_no: 2655246 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-05-31 21:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x958d540540caaca5a886ec6894afe9f1407e743f6d716946026382d65505eb79Block Operator
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