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 2655791 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657181 epoch_slot_no: 381 block_no: 2655666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2118 time: 2019-05-31 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae7bf22ff6b49af0aed3706869709fb3747ad7082862e47dd943fb840d53839dBlock Operator
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