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 2656019 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2657409 epoch_slot_no: 609 block_no: 2655894 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3380 time: 2019-06-01 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6be52d4dffea39aa2fea22c25bf574bf83eb2f78e4583f34bbe95aa64b77e595Block Operator
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