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 2655897 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2657287 epoch_slot_no: 487 block_no: 2655772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3661 time: 2019-06-01 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b2b7ea3f7e530930dfc2a82738dea8af25913587a6be35c186a37971ef36937Block Operator
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