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 2656228 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2657618 epoch_slot_no: 818 block_no: 2656103 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2067 time: 2019-06-01 02:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x093d911a1185bf4de73097456fbc04753a9dcffae10bf9fe091a5364b2a651ecBlock Operator
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