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 2655571 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656961 epoch_slot_no: 161 block_no: 2655446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2019-05-31 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53bdd094331aa8d91b6066b824dd5468e9249c94a65cee7b700d0a4ae2dff089Block Operator
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