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 2655966 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2657356 epoch_slot_no: 556 block_no: 2655841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4104 time: 2019-06-01 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d77a903d309b813bb011443420928a309db680a2235f457940acd532f379faaBlock Operator
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