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 2656297 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2657687 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 2656172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-06-01 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fa74c0c9c6748e7bb267c301d8195faa52020d1b0c7f28790f55b9e9350fc1fBlock Operator
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