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 2656233 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657623 epoch_slot_no: 823 block_no: 2656108 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-06-01 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea9d5dbe8f4e1db612b0d022440e39619688f64f1436f4819c0a8be37b48f378Block Operator
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