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 2656574 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2657964 epoch_slot_no: 1164 block_no: 2656449 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14904 time: 2019-06-01 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7852954c560912d9747f64738a88f098b194e9f6365a58ba6182bb0d555e0748Block Operator
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