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 2656709 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658099 epoch_slot_no: 1299 block_no: 2656584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2657 time: 2019-06-01 04:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eec78773d5a6c40ce88a1a4985c057d950e9c7d83db210996d1f1e76d43215eBlock Operator
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