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 2655957 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657347 epoch_slot_no: 547 block_no: 2655832 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2055 time: 2019-06-01 00:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a5b15f078b7a2f50a03eebb3cc77cedbc0f5f393f163b3da54f716bbf42714Block Operator
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