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 2655576 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2656966 epoch_slot_no: 166 block_no: 2655451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2019-05-31 22:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d72a1c631cb7b1a7afe72860f9f80d044e47c563b8f17e8bb8594cddf32cc00Block Operator
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