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 2655826 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657216 epoch_slot_no: 416 block_no: 2655701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-06-01 00:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2459f96ed3ab98e81e37d5824c2d7035672afbd30431cd3951d9aff3b86a556Block Operator
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