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 2656123 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657513 epoch_slot_no: 713 block_no: 2655998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2019-06-01 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4acbc93b899ea5cb4b3364fb0bcf3341ff6707a5f5d6935498c2879dab09c018Block Operator
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