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 2655623 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657013 epoch_slot_no: 213 block_no: 2655498 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4965 time: 2019-05-31 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d6be90efd1040a50991b62872d027c00f3b07632d5af3d9dd5872dc8b10ffa9Block Operator
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