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 2655653 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657043 epoch_slot_no: 243 block_no: 2655528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2019-05-31 23:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21c98a917ffc942b54f91b6a635cec681ac40779aec991c5f25d3787c4364e8dBlock Operator
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