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 2656589 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2657979 epoch_slot_no: 1179 block_no: 2656464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5081 time: 2019-06-01 04:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47f7d3eca2cac85decd0be0ec364625565b320cfe50af87bb25cdff2115c2a77Block Operator
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