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 2655396 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2656787 epoch_slot_no: 21587 block_no: 2655272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3145 time: 2019-05-31 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b9c89b8a081ea16b9d03a427b6ebd070503842050901ccb0423ecb67985584aBlock Operator
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