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 2656423 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657813 epoch_slot_no: 1013 block_no: 2656298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2523 time: 2019-06-01 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa19bb69680348d5b3386976e9c09427714b1dbad08e01e91cc5b4240cdf88b34Block Operator
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