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 2656032 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657422 epoch_slot_no: 622 block_no: 2655907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3414 time: 2019-06-01 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d30f394889114ef95bd039389abd916983fb949caa0aceb9de5dd63a81752e3Block Operator
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