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 2655668 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657058 epoch_slot_no: 258 block_no: 2655543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2701 time: 2019-05-31 23:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51df9160be35e499450456e8f2a091084d726192929ea2f057bd8dc149d76e30Block Operator
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