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 2656794 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658184 epoch_slot_no: 1384 block_no: 2656669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-06-01 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae80290676fc149f6a13626c467433a56a08320f2e3c554193d9b8bc49b8d9d8Block Operator
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