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 2656529 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2657919 epoch_slot_no: 1119 block_no: 2656404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9605 time: 2019-06-01 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd57e5e801d8ac6530fb04a95c13f138de4afb6e37a063e592865922b42afaf0Block Operator
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