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 2656285 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657675 epoch_slot_no: 875 block_no: 2656160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9057521082cab4667abfde9ef89b93d1ed283e1456805866b1426700e72259d6Block Operator
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