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 2656017 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2657407 epoch_slot_no: 607 block_no: 2655892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3545 time: 2019-06-01 01:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14055bdcf1bb41cdbbcb6f9f383ae2592c933fdc92857cb92aebc86dccccf47eBlock Operator
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