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 2656615 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658005 epoch_slot_no: 1205 block_no: 2656490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2619 time: 2019-06-01 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b5efce531840d6d427c34f4b6fdc254fb856fc7a807ee585c197ca478cecdfaBlock Operator
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