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 2656357 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657747 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2656232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2118 time: 2019-06-01 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x032c550f7cab8a116e5f3db06cdbb608bcbec1043c92883cc8d66c0dfcc76eedBlock Operator
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