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 2656362 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657752 epoch_slot_no: 952 block_no: 2656237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2019-06-01 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1ecdc23bc6e72a6ab7bf820454d911085d9e8a60c28535471b1997f814c5199Block Operator
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