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 2656280 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2657670 epoch_slot_no: 870 block_no: 2656155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3176 time: 2019-06-01 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22d92d1b01e53221cfe02e10e569ec2f056062160a317db26caecccd16aaf44dBlock Operator
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