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 2656779 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658169 epoch_slot_no: 1369 block_no: 2656654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7188 time: 2019-06-01 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fca09650912118bd231738fc1e974b4a8db2c6ca4f84abdd70133d34911aba0Block Operator
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