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 2656439 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657829 epoch_slot_no: 1029 block_no: 2656314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3069 time: 2019-06-01 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28fb03961be53a23e9b4265b648cbb36069c2e15cdd1d7ca9a9d7d43515fa12fBlock Operator
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