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 2656214 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657604 epoch_slot_no: 804 block_no: 2656089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-01 02:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31cd6d1f33959a56a214ce57a6cbaddbf20bf7a2fd3b91e4febbc9dbc0f81625Block Operator
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