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 2655987 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657377 epoch_slot_no: 577 block_no: 2655862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1698 time: 2019-06-01 00:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x651bd717943e3c4821e7752d9a9b3e9886787c31c32298d246fed0c28322ddbeBlock Operator
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