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 2656327 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2657717 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2656202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3926 time: 2019-06-01 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3342d8679f0dc6f036477c170f9f276c90160fc28ecefe7cf90e3a224ae024cBlock Operator
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