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 2655819 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657209 epoch_slot_no: 409 block_no: 2655694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3242 time: 2019-06-01 00:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf0352caafdc009132d8b8acc809dc3c323f43771f006657bb7eab26d25b50e6Block Operator
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