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 2656177 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657567 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 2656052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1756 time: 2019-06-01 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c9b8f1972a4da816e5c09029969f1e294cd1df4dfd2f8476546bf406cfbfc40Block Operator
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