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 2656340 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657730 epoch_slot_no: 930 block_no: 2656215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2838 time: 2019-06-01 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d32f3724abfee910546c9e721b72fae8084f9ac30ebbbc914e80f9b870f3218Block Operator
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