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 2656734 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658124 epoch_slot_no: 1324 block_no: 2656609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-06-01 05:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ce0f780aada98daaf4e963949f6b8b740fb25a3660c77623423026006729f32Block Operator
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