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 2656740 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658130 epoch_slot_no: 1330 block_no: 2656615 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2018 time: 2019-06-01 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aa94f9204db04f35773ab1dd6eb1b149a764c9293d99804bb43735a9b856c58Block Operator
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