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 2655972 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657362 epoch_slot_no: 562 block_no: 2655847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1588 time: 2019-06-01 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb4deb5adb3908d0c5c74f40ce295ab5005bfcf8669ab5af8bf0d0ff1ed22dbbBlock Operator
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