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 2656770 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658160 epoch_slot_no: 1360 block_no: 2656645 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3090 time: 2019-06-01 05:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5f1287e3cec5ace2c3b0b01c88abb327a652fc3de06f5534b641ee5ed173230Block Operator
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