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 2656296 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2657686 epoch_slot_no: 886 block_no: 2656171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2830 time: 2019-06-01 02:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e8f85d479c972748dcbf877fae65a4a0b6b7711c2aee9b7917f19453832d8c1Block Operator
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