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 2656800 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658190 epoch_slot_no: 1390 block_no: 2656675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10110 time: 2019-06-01 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde18344d791186507b0353b721fc35f9eae511a480dda90a923fabe10020ab3aBlock Operator
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