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 2656507 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2657897 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2656382 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9526 time: 2019-06-01 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fdc2d7d4589c3d65064a0e95ac4913dbd8700e46371305428d1b15aecf947d0Block Operator
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