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 2656015 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2657405 epoch_slot_no: 605 block_no: 2655890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2227 time: 2019-06-01 01:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b559c1a5e21fa00124f450d1b3049190adc2c50c98611458fa9d172a4b71ab6Block Operator
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