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 2655607 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2656997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2655482 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3658 time: 2019-05-31 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b9b1b9a1855150023e3d86c848e475fac6d2e5aa452e1d2bfa443bb858e307bBlock Operator
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