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 2655548 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656938 epoch_slot_no: 138 block_no: 2655423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-31 22:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f962dcf5e6fa797e1ac0f34f055dbd33ce43070582a22d7a40849887f00ca53Block Operator
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